Installing a dense radial field in the first 50' is the most important step
for a small lot. Galvanized and plastic dipped rabbit fence works wonders
for that. Solder wires to the ends to extend the radial field however you
can.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "W0MU Mike Fatchett" <w0mu@w0mu.com>
To: <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Easy Inverted L for 169 (NCJ M/A 2011) Info Needed
> If the feedpoint is elevated you should have 4 tuned radials. If it is
> ground mounted it needs radial field just like a vertical. 32 is a
> decent number more is better of course. They don't have to be 1/4
> either to work.
>
> The current balun or choke is best at the feedpoint but some will also
> put one at the radio.
>
> Mike W0MU
>
> J6M CQ WW DX CW Contest 2011
> J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011
> W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
>
>
> On 11/7/2011 9:30 AM, Mark Adams wrote:
>> Hi Gang,
>>
>> I am planning to try this antenna for the winter and need more
>> information.
>> The author, NE0U, seems to have no known email address that I can find so
>> here goes.
>>
>> 1. I assume that the vertical radiator and the ground radial are both
>> the SAME length. Correct?
>> 2. The sketch on page 20 shows the Ferrite Current Balun a the
>> feedpoint, but the text of the article has it at the transmitter.
>> Which is
>> correct? Does it matter?
>>
>> Yes, I could goof around with these two items, but I'd rather just put it
>> up and dink around only if necessary.
>>
>> Thanks es 73,
>> Mark K2QO
>> K2 #543
>> FN03ra
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