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Re: Topband: 160 4 SQUARE

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Subject: Re: Topband: 160 4 SQUARE
From: Mike - W5JR <w5jr.lists@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2017 23:29:30 -0400
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And I had a great time in the winter TBDXC a couple of years ago QRP using the 
antennas at Mike's 160 farm. The TX array works very good. 

tnx
Mike / W5JR
Alpharetta GA

> On Aug 28, 2017, at 5:17 PM, Mike Greenway <K4PI@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:
> 
> Greg, N4CC,, I have been using something similar to what you are describing 
> for about 10 years.  I have 140 ft of Rohn 25 with all Phillystrand guys.  
> The 4 verticals are supported by nylon cords running from the top of the 
> tower.  The height of the tower allows me to have 90 ft verticals plus around 
> 45 ft top hats at the proper spacing between verticals.  I am using a Comtek 
> phasing box. At present around 40  135 ft radials on each vertical.  I never 
> detuned the tower as the F/B and F/S have always been excellent so I did not 
> see the need.  I did look into it but decided to leave as it was. It has been 
> a very competitive transmit system. If you need any further details contact 
> me.  73 Mike K4PI
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