Outstanding, I'll be keeping an eye out.
On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 11:38 PM, W0UCE <w0uce@nc.rr.com> wrote:
> The way my XFMR is mounted in the enclosure I can't take a decent photo of
> it. I have asked Guy to provide a photo of his installed xfmr or a photo
> of
> one not yet installed. When I receive the photos I'll post them on the
> page.
> 73,
> Jack
>
>
> An actual pic of this transformer would be worth a thousand words. The
> drawings are great but I'd love to see this thing wound and connected for
> real. I don't have any experience with such things so having a pic to show
> details of how it works when drawings meet reality is priceless.
>
> Thanks for all this, pretty interesting.
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 7:21 PM, W0UCE <w0uce@nc.rr.com> wrote:
>
> > New information, details and drawings for the K2AV 160m Folded
> Counterpoise
> > (FCP) System, Isolation Transformer and Installation Notes have been
> posted
> > on my website.
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.w0uce.net/K2AVantennas.html
> >
> >
> >
> > If you are interested in building an FCP versus putting in a dense radial
> > field heed the following advise:
> >
> > * The ONLY means of achieving the required degree of Isolation is
> to
> > use the Isolation Transformer as specified by K2AV
> > * Tests using 1:1 Baluns and Line Isolators have ALL FAILED - you
> > waste RF Power, Time and Money unless the specified xfmr is installed
> > * DO NOT attempt to use Insulated Window Line for the FCP - We
> > already
> > tried it and it does not work - too lossy
> > * Use #12 Bare wire for the FCP elements - Moisture gathers on
> > insulated wire and detunes the FCP
> > * Use 4" spacing between FCP elements
> > * Small diameter PVC Pipe Spreaders work well - use caps on both
> ends
> > and put a small weep hole in the bottom cap
> > * It is best to install the FCP in a straight line the overall
> length
> > is 66' if bends are necessary make them near the ends of the elements
> >
> >
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Jack W0UCE
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> >
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