[TowerTalk] spark plug static dissipaters

[Keith Dutson]

I bought my porcupine from Wireman.  BTW, it is for sale. <grin>

Keith NM5G

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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Adam
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 5:16 PM
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Subject: [TowerTalk] spark plug static dissipaters

spark plug static dissipaters the wire man has what you are looking for the
right plug and the mounting kit see him N9IWW


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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tom Rauch
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 2:08 PM
To: W1GOR; jimjarvis at ieee.org; towertalk at contesting.com
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> Two common sparkplugs, spaced about the same distance as
the OWL, and
> threaded into a grounded block, will provide adjustable
spark gaps that can
> be set to the desired breakdown needed to protect the OWL
and still not arc
> when transmitting.

Better be sure they are racing plugs.

The days of grabbing plugs with internal series gaps in the ceramic and
without internal resistors are long gone. Ohm from the center electrode to
the top cap and you'll see what I mean.

73 Tom

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