[TowerTalk] 80m vertical

[john at kk9a.com]

The concrete base is not a good insulator.  You could drain any static 
charges by using a hairpin coil match or a large inductor.

John KK9A



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Subject: [TowerTalk] 80m vertical
From: K9IL
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2006 12:48:57 EST
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I'm considering replacing my 1/2 square with a 1/4 wave vertical. The wires
keeping breaking in the storms. What I would like to know is if anyone is
using  Rohn 20/25 as an 80m vertical. I'm sure the physical size is shorter
because of  the large diameter. If you use a concrete base, that should make
it
virtually  insulated from ground. Another consideration is  lightning
protection.
You can disconnect the feed when not in use but would a  gap type arrestor 
be
sufficient to drain static charges?say a 1/4'' one. Anyone  out there using
something similar?

k9il