Topband: Deployable radials for 80/160M

[Grant Saviers]

re elevated radials:

For a thorough analysis of radials check out antennasbyn6lf.com for 
Rudy's work.  Assuming farming happens, perhaps you can get them high 
enough to make the owner happy.  Mine are at 10', but higher is better.  
I use #12 or #14 aluminum electric fence wire elevated 10".  Cheap and 
strong . 9 ga is also available.


On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 1:10 PM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist < 
richard at karlquist.com> wrote:
>> Buy an extension cord reel (available at Harbor Freight, HD
>> etc), wind up the first radial, then connect the second
>> radial to the end of the first one by twisting the ends
>> together, then wind up the second radial etc.  This is
>> easier (IMHO) than 40 small reels.  It is like one 3600
>> foot wire.  The radials may be overgrown with weeds
>> and difficult to remove.  Have you considered elevated
>> radials?
>>
>> Rick N6RK
>>
>> On 6/23/2014 9:23 AM, rich kennedy via Topband wrote:
>>
>>> Hello, I'm now able to use a couple acre parcel for a new 80/160M shorty
>>> vertical (80'); however, I can use this land only between Nov and May.
>>>
>>> For radials I'm intending on using a #22 stranded hookup wire, 300v and
>>> wondering if this particular wire would be suitable for spooling out the
>>> ~90 foot radials then respooling them up several months later.  Expected
>>> power = 1KW; Number of radial ~ 40.  Any hints appreciated.
>>>
>>>
>>> 73, Rich, K3VAT
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