[TenTec] power to the shack - drop?

[jsb at digistar.com]

On Thu, 22 Apr 2004, Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX wrote:

> One other solution.......... use a balanced feed system.  If it is
> balanced, no RF ground needed.

450Ohm ladder line?

> Primary power is supplied to the station via #8 / 4 direct from the
> beaker box to the operating position.  The reason for 4 conductors is
> L1, L2, Neutral & Ground.  That run is about 75 ft.  There it is a
> disconnect in the shack which allows me to have 6 duplex outlets, 3 on
> each side of the 230V line to neutral, plus a 30A 230V for the amp.

Do you have much drop when running full bore?  I have a 10 gauge run for
amps and 12 gauge for the radios about 50 feet.  Drop is low on them but I
could use the space in my breaker box for a single #8 breaker if you've
not noticed your lights dimming when you have things wound up.


73 Jason N1SU