I propose to tie an inverted vee dipole pretty close to the top of a quite tall
tower. I am convinced of the need for a good balun.
Is there any advantage to electrically connecting the outer of the coax to the
tower immediately before the balun? I don't think it would matter either way
from a radio point of view, but wonder whether it might be better (or worse)
for lightning?
There are other antennas on the same tower, so I may have to detune the dipole
when not in use. The loss in the feedline will be pretty small, so I think I
can do the detuning at the base of the tower??
Would appreciate comments.
73 Roger
VE3ZI
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