Because I got a lot of request for details of the W0CM Snake antenna...
The W0CM Snake is described in detail in the August 96 issue of the
Lowband Monitor.
To summarize:
coax coax
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G - ground rod
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The antenna is made from coax...I used RG-58C/U.
Foam Solid Dielectric
Section A - 100' 88'
Section B - 25' 37'
Total 125' 125'
At points 2, 3, and 4...solder the braid and shield together. Yes, that
makes section B look like a big fat piece of wire...just do it :-) Solder
sections A and B together at points 2 and 3.
The feedpoint (point 1) is tricky - connect the center conductor of the
coax to your receiver to the SHIELD of the section A coax at point 1.
Connect the shield of the coax to your receiver to the CENTER CONDUCTOR of
the section A coax at point 1. Ground the CENTER CONDUCTOR of the section
A coax at point 1 to the ground rod.
Support the whole thing 8' or so above the ground and enjoy!
I haven't got the theory figured out yet, but it works for me.
73, Ward N0AX
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