[TowerTalk] 40m 4 Square

k4sqr@juno.com k4sqr@juno.com
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 18:29:15 -0400


Patrick;

Using  vertical formula of 234/7.000=33.4 feet
or 33 feet 4 & 5/8 inches. 33'4" will certainly be a good starting point
for 7.0.

Starting with 2" OD and going up the chart of smaller sizes, see the 6'
UPS shippable aluminum at www.texastowers.com  A 6" overlap is adequate
for 40 meters.

Using 1" cuts gives two "slots", then again perpendicular results in two
more. A stainless hose clamp tightens this joint very nicely. If in high
wind county, use a splice to obtain 12' of 2" diamter etc. and/or pin the
joints.

73,

Jim Miller, K4SQR
http://www.comteksystems.com
4-Square Experts, Stack Yagi
& Remote Antenna Switching Systems

 
On Fri, 29 Jun 2001 16:43:46 -0400 "RichmondP" <richmondp@home.com>
writes:
> Hello,
> 
> I am in the process of constructing a 40 meter four square and need 
> advice.
> What type of aluminum or pvc should I use to construct my vetricals 
> and what
> taper would the best to use.  The verticals will be approximately 35 
> feet
> high.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Patrick, W4PV
> 
> 
> 
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& Remote Antenna Switching Systems

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