I'm planning to install a Channel Master pushup mast (with stinger on top)
as a vertical antenna for 160 meters. The mast is steel, and about 2.5" in
diameter at the base. It will be guyed. I have two questions:
1) What is the conventional wisdom about insulating the base of such a
vertical from ground? How far from ground does the bottom of the mast have
to be? What materials are best to use as the insulator? What materials
should I avoid?
2) Does anyone have a specific proposal for a base insulator for such
an antenna? I'm especially interested in anyone who is using such a mast as
a vertical, and has real experience with the mechanical and electrical
issues of all of this.
My current plan is to use a 1" piece of Delrin with a thin steel plate on
top of it (to spread the weight/pressure) as the base insulator. What I
don't know is whether one inch is far enough from "ground".
Thanks!
***dan, K6IF
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