Phil,
>The pictures that I have seen on the "Shoot-out" web site indicate that
>large diameter 108 inch whips are used. This is 1/4 wave length on 11 meters.
>No loading coil is needed, but robust corona balls are.
>(((73)))
>Phil, K5PC
Correct, though only when at contest site and stationary.
Shorter, inductively loaded high power antennas are used mobile.
I believe that some competitions do allow taller, typically half-wave
'fighting sticks' to be used which are typically 18Ft tall with up to
five or more in a directional array atop said vehicle!
When you run out of bracket space for extra alternators you do as one
gentleman from Florida did and that is to have a second V8 mounted
inside the rear with a further 12.
Is that enough current for you sir?
Phil G4ZOW
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