Topband: K2AV 160m Folded Counterpoise Antenna - New Details Posted

[Charlie Young]

Thanks for posting the drawing.
 
What is the projected power handling capability of the described feed transformer? 
 
73 Charlie (Chas) N8RR 
 

> From: w0uce at nc.rr.com
> To: topband at contesting.com; cwops at yahoogroups.com
> Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 20:21:04 -0500
> Subject: Topband: K2AV 160m Folded Counterpoise Antenna - New Details Posted
> 
> New information, details and drawings for the K2AV 160m Folded Counterpoise
> (FCP) System, Isolation Transformer and Installation Notes have been posted
> on my website. 
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.w0uce.net/K2AVantennas.html
> 
> 
> 
> If you are interested in building an FCP versus putting in a dense radial
> field heed the following advise:
> 
> * The ONLY means of achieving the required degree of Isolation is to
> use the Isolation Transformer as specified by K2AV
> * Tests using 1:1 Baluns and Line Isolators have ALL FAILED - you
> waste RF Power, Time and Money unless the specified xfmr is installed
> * DO NOT attempt to use Insulated Window Line for the FCP - We already
> tried it and it does not work - too lossy
> * Use #12 Bare wire for the FCP elements - Moisture gathers on
> insulated wire and detunes the FCP 
> * Use 4" spacing between FCP elements
> * Small diameter PVC Pipe Spreaders work well - use caps on both ends
> and put a small weep hole in the bottom cap
> * It is best to install the FCP in a straight line the overall length
> is 66' if bends are necessary make them near the ends of the elements
> 
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jack W0UCE 
> 
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