[TowerTalk] very short verticals over chickenwire

[K3BU@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/14/2000 11:38:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, k6ll@juno.com 
writes:

>  So what would be the
>  most efficient way to feed something like this at the 1500 watt
>  level? Anyone out there have any ideas or experience in this area?
>  

I use 1/4" copper tubing coil (about 8 turns?) accross the coax between the 
ground connection and bottom of the (mobile) vertical. Use soldered and large 
surface area connections with hose clamps. You can use larger diameter tubing 
and find minimum turns for 50 ohm match. It also provides DC ground path in 
case lightning chose to find the midget :-)
I think that is about as efficient match as one can get. I run about 800W and 
no signs of fire or peeling paint.

GL Yuri K3BU/m

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