Voltage at the end of an antenna: there's a thread on the EZNEC forum here: https://groups.io/g/eznec/topic/78616046#29 where several suggestions were made. Model it with a current source with I=0, a
Re: voltage at the end of an antenna I just re-ran a dipole at 7 MHz with 1 amp source, to see how it responded. Here are my recent notes: 1. Run everything with a Mininec ground. I used uninsulated
Re: Anchoring Guys, I don't know what your background is, but... your comments about pipe are bizarre. Structural shapes are commonly found as Fy=36 and Fy=50 ksi carbon steel. Tubing: I can buy near
I've covered the back of a SO-239 at an antenna feedpoint with silicone caulking. It wasn't electronic grade... it was probably from Lowe's or HD. GE "SIL2KB CLR", Mod. GE284. It's Silicone 2 (withou
They were minimizing eccentric loads off the vertical centerline by putting one on either side. It won't do anything for reducing turning torque or wind loading, of course. Dave N3AC ________________
I've got a new-to-me 472 with the 750 pull up/down accessory from an estate. Motor connected to the box, but nothing else. Tower was unextended/not working for unknown reasons for several years. Appa
Bill, It's pretty easy with a crane. Do you want it intact when you're done? You could just drop it like a metal tree - I and others have done that before... and some of it may be re-usable... If you