My Radio Thinks My Antenna Got Longer

#hamradio #snow #antennas #polarvortex #ice

A major winter storm made its way to Georgia on January 10, 2025. Snow is rare for Georgia. By midafternoon, after the snowfall, the temperature increased to 33 degrees Fahrenheit and the snow began to melt. Then the temperature dropped again and the melted snow accumulation started turning into ice. The video highlights an interesting phenomenon related to my 160-meter Doublet Antenna System as a result of ice accumulation. Hint: An uneven accumulation of ice on the ladder line adversely affects the normal balance, and the ice accumulation on the two radiating wires can change their electrical properties, making them seem longer and/or larger in diameter.

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