Topband: Ground Screens - Another Small Space Option

[Howard K2HK]

I didn't mean to imply that chicken wire is as good as the rabbit wire. In fact I had exactly that situation with chicken wire. Definitely agree that most situations must be evaluated on their own merits and circumstances. I am aware of Rob's call but just thought this might prompt him to relay some of his experiences.

Howard  K2HK


> From: zr at jeremy.mv.com
> To: k2hk at arrl.net; topband at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: Topband: Ground Screens - Another Small Space Option
> Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:11:26 -0400
> 
> Im sure chicken wire lasts longer in the great southwest but it rapidly 
> turns to rust in the acidic soil and acid rain of the New England rust belt. 
> I see rolls of it regularly at our trash transfer station and Id be willing 
> to bet the current Chinese variety rusts a lot faster than the earlier US 
> variety.
> 
> I keep stressing that the one size fits all theory of some just doesnt work 
> for Topband antennas and grounds.
> 
> It is not recommended to use stranded copper wire for RF or DC/AC grounds 
> and that should also apply to galvanized wire that only has a few twists at 
> each junction. Each junction can eventually become a diode and I believe 
> most of us on here are aware what that can cause.
> 
> Carl
> KM1H
> 

> 
> Rob Sherwood was once a strong advocate of chicken wire and has run many 
> tests. Perhaps he might chime in here with some comments.
> 
> 
> Howard  K2HK
> 
>