In a message dated 97-03-26 11:45:46 EST, you write:
> If I go ahead and use unbroken EHS from tower to grounded guy anchors (the
> base of the tower is definetely grounded a la Ufer and ground rods), what
> is the best way to feed the tower for 160M, or is there a best way? Should
> I consider breaking each guy at least one place, and if so, where?
>
Hi, Steve --
You've been kinda quiet for awhile.
I'd put an insulator at the top of each guy wire, otherwise the whole
shebang is grounded (is that a good idea for an antenna?).
Insulating the guywire also isolates the guy wire and hardware from a
lightning strike. A strike going through your turnbuckles will likely weld
them together.
73, Steve K7LXC
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