Author: rich kennedy via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 09:23:10 -0700
Hello, I'm now able to use a couple acre parcel for a new 80/160M shorty vertical (80'); however, I can use this land only between Nov and May. For radials I'm intending on using a #22 stranded hoo
Buy an extension cord reel (available at Harbor Freight, HD etc), wind up the first radial, then connect the second radial to the end of the first one by twisting the ends together, then wind up the
While probably too much for 40 radials, I have taken to using extra extension cords for temporary radials. They are bright orange so easy to see, connect together with cube taps or outlet strips, 100
Rich, I've used similar wire buried for 32 120 foot radials around my LM354 loaded tower at three different locations. Works fine. Mine is buried just under the grass roots so is a permantnet install
re elevated radials: For a thorough analysis of radials check out antennasbyn6lf.com for Rudy's work. Assuming farming happens, perhaps you can get them high enough to make the owner happy. Mine are
Author: Jeff Woods via Topband <topband@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 11:57:00 -0700
I've been doing the same thing with similar wire for several years. It works. Some of my radials are even salvaged from Cat 5 cable - pretty thin, but they do the job. I've found they are much mor
I found a great source for radial wire at home Depot where they have 100' rolls of 14-2 packaged for under $40. Two conductors are insulated and one of course is not after the easy job of striping th
I have been doing this for 15 years now. Most of my radials are made from 14AWG stranded wire. This was much cheaper in the last millennium, but Menards generally has 500 feet spools of this for unde
K3VAT - Rich, In addition to the helpful replies you will receive on the Topband list, you may want to also present to the new Yahoo "Ground Radial" user group. Presently a 100 or so members there wh
New chicken wire is good but once the twisted sections start rusting there wont be good electrical connection. hats a good cause of noisy reception and IMD birdies from strong locals, BCB stations, e
As the number of radials increases from the basic 4 the wire gauge can be reduced. With 16+ radials #18 is fine for RF current splitting and longevity; I dont use bare wire for any radials which are
With 2 way radio and paging companies going away 1/2"and 7/8" Andrew or other brand hardline is bringing scrap value or given away if you ask nice. Connectors are often attached. Grab the telephone b
If you look around, you can find "galvanized after weaving" chicken wire. It doesn't have this problem. It's easy to spot by looking at the twisted sections. 73, Roger Carl KM1H _________________ Top
The wire size is not critical. In laying down four x 120 radials (each about 130 ft long) for a new BS/EF array here three years ago, I used whatever I could scrounge from local salvage yards, flea m
That seems a little too much work when Lowe's sells 500 foot spools of insulated #14 for $45. 73, Dave K8MN On 6/24/2014 19 46, Herb Schoenbohm wrote: I found a great source for radial wire at home D
One issue not mentioned for radials on rather than in the ground, is the nylon outer sheath on THHN doesn't like UV, so after a year or two the snake sheds its skin and makes a mess. PVC just gets dr
Around here that wire gets pretty well corroded after a few years just in the air from acid rain and salt laden fog off the ocean 20-30 miles away. I wonder what that does to the conductivity? OTOH m
One option for outdoor use Polyethelene PE covered wire. One good source is Dog Fence Wire: <http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-Gauge-Heavy-Duty-Superior-Pro-Dog-Fence-Wire-Solid-for-Invisible-Fence-/4002642
Always enjoy RF Ground Radial conversation! Regarding the solid over stranded wire...I have found that the stranded behaves much better when laying it down as it forms to the various contours of the