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Subject: [TowerTalk] Feeding grounded tower
From: realex@flash.net (bob alexander)
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 20:11:26 -0600
Hi Arliss,
Use an Omega match.   Attach the gamma rod  30 feet above ground.  It
should be on a corner of the tower and spaced about 6" from the tower
leg.  The series cap will be very close to 875 pf and the shunt cap will
be approximately 1300 pf to match to 50 ohms.
73, Bob, W5AH
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W7XU Arliss wrote:
> 
> Ok -- so what's the best way for me to feed my 120 ft. grounded Rohn
> 25 tower?  The guys are insulated, etc., and the tower is just for 160m
> (i.e.,  no antennas mounted on it).
> 
> 73,  Arliss

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