Tim,
Some "rough and ready" EZNEC modelling suggests you need 40-45uH
depending on the diameter of the vertical - I assumed the top was #14
wire. Rrad is about 19 ohms.
73,
Steve G3TXQ
k3hx@juno.com wrote:
> I wish to put up a top-loaded vertical for 160m (1.83 MHz.)
>
> I can go 60 feet up and the top-loading "T" wire can be only 46'
> long overall.
>
> I'd be grateful for suggested values for a loading coil between the top
> of the vertical element and the middle of the horizontal "T" wire.
>
>
> Once I get the thing to operate properly on 160m, I'd like to use the
> same antenna on 80m (3.56MHz) and would appreciate suggested circuitry
> and values.
>
> Thanks.
>
> 72,
>
> Tim
>
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