This is a great review, but don't let theory interfere with practice. There's an art and feel to radio and antenna building. I've built antennas with scrap wire and baluns without double checking . Just a rough length of wire tweaked until you hear someone.

The theory seems overly complex (because it is). but for practical radio you can tune up nearly anything and chat -- and be way more productive with it.

Imagine obsessing over the mechanics of baseball or fishing without ever tossing a ball or casting a reel.