Hi all and thanks for all the help on how deep to bury radials.
My question this time - I am going to put in a 4 square and following ON4UN's
book 4th ed page 11-85 states that it is standard procede to install a bus and
the radials that would overlap are cut short and soldered to the bus.
Question - is this a must or can I simple fan the radials out and allow the
radials to cross over and not be soldered to central bus -
For me this makes things so much easier as I can prepare all the radials to a
standard length connect them to the central plate and then place them evenly
around the perimeter of each of the 4 verticals.
Also is there any advantage to placing another radial system in the centre of
the 4 square - over the top of the radials coming from each vertical?
If I do have to solder - I am under the impression that ordinery solder will
not stand up to the forces of nature - is this true and if so how can I combat
this - maybe coating in a rubber solution - any ideas?
Many thanks for reading my question and I look forward to receiving replies. -
regards Dave G3RCQ
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