[TowerTalk] Delta loop too long

[sabrams at nycap.rr.com]

If you put diagonals across each corner the loop will be shortened by the 
hypotenuse of the triangle. You can do this at as many corners as you want. 
GL  73  Saul  K2XA
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Geert Hofman" <Geert_Hofman at Jabil.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 2:25 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Delta loop too long


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> Have set up a delta loop during weekend, based on available posts and
> masts.
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> Delta resonates at 3.150 MHz (is indeed around 95 m in circumference) ,
> but want it to resonate at 3.550 MHz . Of course I can cut about 10
> meter off, but will give me some mechanical problems.
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> So is there any electrical way of shortening (add capacitance ) and if
> so can it be done in the baseline wire  ? I assume to preserve symmetry,
> will need to do it at two ends...
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> Feedpoint is in a corner.
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> Thanks
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> Gerry - ON4IG - OQ5A
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