Thanks to all the helpful replies, but on and off list! 73,
Bob AA6VB Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 3, 2015, at 11:52 AM, Chortek, Robert L. <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Dear Fellow Topband Enthusiasts: > > > I'm hoping to get a little help here: > > > Q: Will I see noticeable improvement if I change my radial system to a FCP > and/or raise the base of my elevated vertical? > > > Background: I have a 60 foot tall vertical I use on 80 meters, which I also > base load for 160. The antenna is fed at the base about 3 feet off the > ground. The radial system consists of 12 gull wing radials (8 for 160 and 4 > four 80) which slope up to the roof about 10 feet or so high, then make a 90 > degree turn and then run roughly parallel to one another but fan out somewhat > (6 and 6) The radials essentially form a U shape (base of the U slopes up to > the roof and then the legs of the U are on the roof because that is what my > lot allows. > > > 1. If I were to replace the radials with a FCP system (and raising the > base of the antenna from 3 feet to 8 feet), would my transmitted signal > improve to the point where anyone would notice? > > > 2. If I just raised the base of the antenna from 3 feet to 8 feet and kept > the existing radial system would my transmitted signal improve to the point > where anyone would notice? > > > As a frame of reference, I have worked 144 countries on 160 from a 1/4 acre > city lot in San Jose, CA. and worked nearly 200 on 80, so I am having some > success. Just trying to figure out what I could do better. Please, let's > not talk about top loading vs. base loading because that is not my question > (I understand the benefits of top loading vs. base or center loading, but > have my reasons for using base loading - for now) . > > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > > 73, > > > Bob/AA6VB > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
