Hello,
Now that my 100 foot tower is installed, I would like to assemble a ground mounted 80M vertical 4-square array. Each of the 4 vertical elements would be the full ¼ wavelength long and I would use 60 radials of ¼ wavelength (in the air) length at the base of each vertical. Where the radials overlap, I plan to solder the radials to a 2” wide copper strap. My question is, what is the minimum distance from my tower can the closest 80M element be so the tower does not impact the gain, F/B, and directivity of the 4 square? Is there a rule of thumb for this situation? Just as members of this reflector helped me through the building my first tower, I would really appreciate all the help you can give me on this newproject. 73, Wayne KK6BT _________________ Topband Reflector