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[TowerTalk] Re: HELP: Rpt noise when windy!!

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Re: HELP: Rpt noise when windy!!
From: jbwolf@cris.com (James Wolf)
Date: Sat, 17 May 1997 09:40:54 +0000
> How can we get a decent RF ground for VHF in the earth
> on top of this mountain? Any ideas would be more than greatly
> appreciated. Thanks for your help.
> 
> George


The only method I am aware of to "create" a  ground in rocky terrain 
is to install a radial ground system like you would if you were 
installing a ground system for lightning protection.  Use the pole 
as the center point and install uninsulated copper wire as you would 
if you were installing a vertical gound plane. 

I am somewhat surprised that there is that much noise on 2 meters and 
it is not noticeable on UHF.
Let us know what the outcome is.  I am curious.
------------------------
James Wolf, KR9U
jbwolf@cris.com (home)
jbwolf@most.fw.hac.com (work)
jbwolf@compuserve.com (alt)


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