I didn't mean to imply that chicken wire is as good as the rabbit wire. In fact I had exactly that situation with chicken wire. Definitely agree that most situations must be evaluated on their own merits and circumstances. I am aware of Rob's call but just thought this might prompt him to relay some of his experiences.
Howard K2HK > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected]; [email protected] > Subject: Re: Topband: Ground Screens - Another Small Space Option > Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:11:26 -0400 > > Im sure chicken wire lasts longer in the great southwest but it rapidly > turns to rust in the acidic soil and acid rain of the New England rust belt. > I see rolls of it regularly at our trash transfer station and Id be willing > to bet the current Chinese variety rusts a lot faster than the earlier US > variety. > > I keep stressing that the one size fits all theory of some just doesnt work > for Topband antennas and grounds. > > It is not recommended to use stranded copper wire for RF or DC/AC grounds > and that should also apply to galvanized wire that only has a few twists at > each junction. Each junction can eventually become a diode and I believe > most of us on here are aware what that can cause. > > Carl > KM1H > > > Rob Sherwood was once a strong advocate of chicken wire and has run many > tests. Perhaps he might chime in here with some comments. > > > Howard K2HK > > _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
