I agree although you might want to remove any matching devices. In my case, I
shorten the loading wire on my inverted-L to add capacitive reactance and then
shunt the feedpoint with an inductor. I get a match and static discharge with
one component.
Wes N7WS
On 12/2/2022 11:58 AM, WESLEY ATTAWAY wrote:
Ed's reply seems completely reasonable to me. It is easy to do and you get a
good idea about anything that might require some attention.
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Wes Attaway - N5WA
Shreveport, LA
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 160m vertical and the number of radials
I find it way easier and much more straightforward to simply record the
specific X and R at the feedpoint when you install the antenna. Then make
it a habit of check that measurement once a year at the antenna feedpoint.
If the R is creeping up, then the radials need some work.
On the coax. Just disconnect the coax from the feed and do a loss
measurement from the station. Again, record and check annually.
Ed N1UR
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