I wish to build an 80 meter vertical using some Rohn 20G sections I have in storage. In the past there was some mention of insulating material that could be used at the base. If possible, I would lik
The consensus was to use solid FR4 G10 rod. These guys sell it and I believe that they can do the machining required. http://www.jjorly.com/g10_rod_rods.htm __________________________________________
In my rohn catalog the self supporting height for 25g in 70mph area with no ice is only 40'... still a bit short for 80m. David Robbins K1TTT e-mail: mailto:k1ttt@arrl.net web: http://www.k1ttt.net A
My old one says that, but my newer one says "Not self supporting at any height" for both 25 and 45G. OTOH they let you go IIRC a bit less than 30' above a house bracket unguyed for 45G. As an opinion
I wonder about that as ground fiberglass is sensitive to degradation by moisture and UV. I think I also saw a $250 minimum order. 73 Roger (K8RI) _______________________________________________ _____
Here's a link to one way to fabricate an insulated base. http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7hjw3/id2.html Here's the ones available from Comtek Systems. They look excellent but are pretty expensive. http: