Bob:
I made my two-wire cage out of 1/2 inch PVC and fittings. See photos
of a three-wire install at http://nidxa.org/kb9cry_shunt_fed_tower.htm .
Both Phil and I used wire ties to fix the PVC in place on the tower rungs,
etc.
73 de
Gene Smar AD3F
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Garrett" <rgarrett5@comcast.net>
To: <TOPBAND@CONTESTING.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 5:26 PM
Subject: Topband: Some Success
> Hello Topbanders,
>
>
>
> Thanks to everyone who responded to my query for help regarding my shunt
> fed
> tower. I did configure an Omega match. I do notice that the BW is much
> narrower using the Omega match compared to the single series capacitor.
> Once I get all the to antenna work completed, I will probably look for the
> "sweet spot" again and use only the series cap. Until then, the Omega
> match
> certainly seems to work. I'm also considering changing out the piece of
> RG8X that I use for the shunt arm and replacing it with a 3 or 4 wire
> cage.
> Any suggestions on spacers to use for configuring the cage?
>
>
>
> Have a great Holiday and once again, thanks for the collective wisdom.
>
>
>
> 73, Bob K3UL
>
>
>
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