Topband: Need Help with First 80M 4-Square & Tower Location

[Wayne Willenberg]

Hello,


Now that my 100 foot tower is installed, I would like to assemble a ground
mounted 80M vertical 4-square array.  Each of the 4 vertical elements would
be the full ¼ wavelength long and I would use 60 radials of ¼ wavelength
(in the air) length at the base of each vertical.  Where the radials
overlap, I plan to solder the radials to a 2” wide copper strap.


My question is, what is the minimum distance from my tower can the closest
80M element be so the tower does not impact the gain, F/B, and directivity of
the 4 square?  Is there a rule of thumb for this situation?


Just as members of this reflector helped me through the building my first
tower, I would really appreciate all the help you can give me on this
newproject.


73, Wayne KK6BT