Topband: Toploading question

K9AY k9ay at k9ay.com
Thu May 29 10:16:42 EDT 2003


> ...My question is this. . . is the guy wire a sufficient
> conductor or is it too resistive for this application?  I will be using
> standard 3/16" EHS guy wire.  
>  
> 73. . .Dave
> W0FLS 

Dave

The guy wire will be OK as top loading.  Its large diameter helps, and 
currents are low at this part of the antenna.

73, Gary
K9AY




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