Re: Topband: spark gap construction ideas for 160m tower

[Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com>]

>Curious as why non resistor spark plugs aren't on the list of choices. Easy to 
>gap. Pt-Pt electrodes last forever (100k miles). There was a ham mounting two 
>on a Cu plate for ladder line, but that was many years ago. <

That can work but the other construction methods offer a wider range
of v. breakdown.  keep in mind the articles were for broadcast with a
variety of feedpoint voltages.  But for 160 m., there's nothing wrong
with looking to medium wave broadcast for ideas to take away.

73

Rob
K5UJ
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