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Re: Topband: Topband antenna for 1-men-show in HB0 January 2007

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Subject: Re: Topband: Topband antenna for 1-men-show in HB0 January 2007
From: <k2kw-8@adelphia.net>
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:53:39 -0700
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     >Maybe some can tell me how to solve my "radial problem" for the 160m 
>toploaded vertical. 
 
>1.)    Can I lay isolated wires "on the snow" or must I use stakes to have 
>them 
>more "elevated" ?

Elevated 4-7m would be better, if you can put up resonant radials.

 >2.)   Shall I use few 1/4 wl or more 1/8 wavelength radials ? by a given 
 >total 
wire length of 400m/1200ft ? 

Go to http://www.ncjweb.com/k3lcmaxgainradials.pdf for an article that 
calculates the correct numer and length of radials for a given lenght of 
available wire.  
 
73 & GL.  Kenny K2KW
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