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[–] psud@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

The aim with simple antennas is to get their length right to match the radio waves. Often at 1/4 of the wavelength.

The type of metal an antenna is made of matters, as the speed of light is different in different materials.

I suspect if it doesn't work well it's because the manufacturer either made it the wrong length or used a fibreglass tape measure rather than a steel one