Follow the DXE concept for vertical raising if you do not want to buy
and yes you can build with metal places, just use the insulators/clamps from
DXE to hold the radiator
take a look to the KX4O vertical on the web and get more ideas
good luck with the project
J.Hector Garcia XE2K / AD6D
Mexicali B.C DM22fp / El Centro
P.O.Box 73
El Centro CA 92244-0073
http://xe2k.net
Tweeter @XE2K
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From: Larry Banks <larryb.w1dyj@verizon.net>
To: Tower Talk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 9:17 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] 40M Homebrew Vertical - mounting ideas solicited
Hi all,
I am building a homebrew 40M vertical with raised radials. (Yes, I have
studied the N6LF and K3LC literature.)
It will be sitting on a 10 foot metal mast. I am looking for ideas for
mounting the driven element. I want to be able to tilt the vertical over
without effecting the radials. Obviously, the radials and driven element must
not be electrically connected to the mast or each other. The mounting method
should not effect the radiation pattern -- implying that it cannot be
fabricated out of metal. I also want to be able to raise the vertical myself
without my XYL needing to help me. I plan on fabricating this myself, only
purchasing raw materials.
I am open to any weird ideas! Pictures are especially helpful.
73 -- Larry -- W1DYJ
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