Has anyone had success with 67' tall verticals for 80 meters?
Owning my own plumbing buss, I can buy copper pipe for a great
price. I currently have a 40 meter 4-square made from copper
that starts out at one inch and reduces to 1/2 inch at the top.
I can buy copper locally up to 3" by 20' ft long. Just wondering
if I started out at 3" and reduce to 2" then so on. Not sure
if it will structurally stand and stay up.
The 4-square has 4x4 wood posts that are sunk in the ground
with 2x4's strapped to the elements that pivot on the 4x4's. That
way, I can raise and lower them and takes some of the stress off of
the copper. Been up for nearly 2 years without any trouble.
2 elements on 80 this winter would be nice. Any thoughts guys??
Thanks.....
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Steve Narducci
Amateur Radio Station - W9SN
All Ten Tec Equiptment
Toys for "Real" CW Men
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