its best to go with fence that has welded or brazed joints instead of just
twisted or crossing wires. any place that can get corrosion or water in a
joint is a place for rectification or sparking to happen.
Oct 15, 2015 03:36:11 PM, cw_de_n5op@sbcglobal.net wrote:
I use a fence as part of the ground system for my shunt-fed tower on 160 m.
What I notice most is that there is much less difference in the tuning in dry
vs wet soil conditions. I interpret that as indicating the fence has a positive
effect. My fencing had a black paint applied (that wears off quickly). I've
measured continuity from end to end so there are no breaks. I have no A-B
before and after signal measurements. If the fencing is truly insulated, such
that there's no end-to-end continuity, it may not work as well.
Kim N5OP
"People that make music together cannot be enemies, at least as long as the
music lasts." -- Paul Hindemith
> On Oct 15, 2015, at 13:50, Juan EA5RS wrote:
>
> I am going to install a 2m high metal fence around the area (20m by 20m)
> containing shack building and initial towers in our new contest station
> where we will operate M/S, so must be able to hear well on different bands
> while TXing a full KW on another band.
>
>
>
> I might also try the fence itself as part of the ground/counterpoise system
> for the verticals to be installed there.
>
>
>
> Looking for advice on whether it is best to go for bare metal fence wire or
> insulated metal wire in terms of RFI and ground system performance for
> verticals, as insulated wire is more expensive
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Juan EA5RS
>
>
>
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