[TowerTalk] Feeding a grounded tower

[K7LXC@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-03-26 11:45:46 EST, you write:

> If I go ahead and use unbroken EHS from tower to grounded guy anchors (the
>  base of the tower is definetely grounded a la Ufer and ground rods), what
>  is the best way to feed the tower for 160M, or is there a best way? Should
>  I consider breaking each guy at least one place, and if so, where?
>  
Hi, Steve --

      You've been kinda quiet for awhile.

     I'd put an insulator at the top of each guy wire, otherwise the whole
shebang is grounded (is that a good idea for an antenna?). 

     Insulating the guywire also isolates the guy wire and hardware from a
lightning strike.  A strike going through your turnbuckles will likely weld
them together.

73,  Steve  K7LXC

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