[TowerTalk] Vertical Monopole Modeling Problem

[Pete Smith]

At 01:29 PM 3/17/98 -0500, Rick Mainhart wrote:
>Malcolm,
>
>To work around the 5:1 diameter ratio, model two Rohn 25G towers side by
>side, connected at the top. 
>
>Better yet, model (and build) the drop wire as three wires spaced just
>like the Rohn 25G vertical elements.

However, be aware that such a shunt feed will demonstrate considerably
different feedpoint characteristics than one where the shunt conductor is
tiny relative to the tower -- see ON4UN's book for some examples of the
difference.


73,

Pete N4ZR

In Wild Wonderful, fairly rare WEST Virginia

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