Re: Topband: New 3 el 160m yagi at 7J4AAL

2014-08-26 Thread Gary Smith
Some beautiful photos and what an amazing tower array. Thanks, Gary KA1J You can see some pictures of the surroundings as well as from his 5el 80m Yagi here.. http://www.dm9ee.de/operating_7J4AAL.html --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection

Topband: Shunt feeding tower

2014-08-26 Thread Don
I would like to get on 160 this question most likely has been asked a 1000 time but I need information as how or can I shunt feed my 55 ft rohn 45 . Don _ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband

Re: Topband: Shunt feeding tower

2014-08-26 Thread Carl
The first info needed is are the guy wires insulated from the tower and what is on top including mast? Carl KM1H - Original Message - From: Don w4...@truvista.net To: topband@contesting.com Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 5:12 PM Subject: Topband: Shunt feeding tower I would like

Re: Topband: Shunt feeding tower

2014-08-26 Thread Herbert Schoenbohm
Don, Build a three or 4 wire cage around the tower from top to ground out 24 inches #10 or 12 bar copper is fine. A few standoff PVC or fiberglass will lessen changes in high wind conditions. Measure the cage to ground and build the required matching unit with the appropriate series