Hello I for the first time this low band season I used RG6 1/4 wave
matching transformer on my 160 Delta Loop. ! seems to be A-OK and the extra
weight on the ( feed down 1/4 wave from the top apex) side wire is significant
. I also used the " F - to UHF adaptors at each end . Wayne W3EA
> From: Cqtestk4xs@aol.com
> Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 11:53:42 -0500
> To: TOWERTALK@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] [CQ-Contest] 80m delta-Loop coax
>
> Been using RG8X and RG11 for 25 years on all my loops for 80 meters. Work
> fine with 1500 W.
>
> Bill K4XS
>
>
> In a message dated 12/5/2012 3:09:43 A.M. Coordinated Universal Time,
> n2mm@comcast.net writes:
>
> Hello...
>
> It was 68 degrees today and the 80m delta loop is up and ready to connect
> to a 75ohm matching transformer. I know I can use RG11, but I was wondering
> if:
>
>
> 1. There is a thinner version that will handle 1.5kw on 80m...ala RG8X?
>
> 2. Will RG59 handle the power?
>
> 3. Any good sources to buy a small piece of RG11 (probably 50ft). Most
> places sell in bigger quantities.
>
> 4. To calculate the length of the transformer, is it 234/f X VF?
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Carol
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