[Towertalk] tower joint Conductivity ???

K7LXC@aol.com K7LXC@aol.com
Tue, 19 Nov 2002 10:45:31 EST


In a message dated 11/19/02 1:03:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
xppq@pyramid.net writes:

> Given a Tower of Rohn 45 - to be shunt
>  fed on Low bands -  Is it NECESSARY
>  to run WIRES top to bottom OR is the
>  conductivity at the tower joints good enough
>  to perform well as VERTICAL radiator ??
>  
>  Should I use conductive grease?

    I would. But hard to predict the conductivity of the whole tower. 

Cheers,
Steve    K7LXC
TOWER TECH