[TowerTalk] Guy wire interaction

[K7LXC@aol.com]

Greetings, TowerTalkians --

      The common wisdom is that steel guy wires in the radiation field of an 
antenna causes (interaction?) problems. I have to admit that I haven't seen 
any studies or articles on this topic. In broadcast circles they talk about 
RF absorption. How real are these problems?

      The only thing I've seen in the amateur literature is Lew Gordon, 
K4VX's article that showed steel guys actually made his wire antennas radiate 
better so I'll have to admit that I'm a little confused. I've got my own 
anecdotal information that leads me to believe that there is interaction but 
don't have anything more substantial.

     Comments welcomed.

Cheers,   Steve   K7LXC
http://www.championradio.com

      


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