[TowerTalk] Radials

[Tom McAlee]

As others have pointed out, if you're concerned with the current carrying 
capabilities #26 is fine especially if you have 60 of them.  But, don't 
neglect to consider the physical aspects.

I have 40,000' of #16 stranded insulated wire under my 2 element 80m array. 
I have an occasional need to drive a crane, bucket truck, excavator, or 
large tractor around the yard.  For the most part, #16 holds up well outside 
of an occasional glitch that even #2 wouldn't hold up to ;)  (I've had some 
bad glitches!)

I'm not sure how well #26 would take the same abuse.  Those vehicles with 
tracks instead of tires can make a fine mess of everything when turning.

73,
Tom, NI1N

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Miller" <hsmiller at awsllc.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 9:55 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Radials


> This may be the wrong place to ask (in which case, please direct me to
> the right one!) but I am interested to know what affect wire size has on
> a radial system.  Must one use #14 stranded or will #26 insulated work
> okay.   The plan is to make it capable of handling full legal power
> though I rarely use that.    Will larger wire have any more of a
> broadband affect than smaller wire?  My thoughts lean toward using 60
> radials.   Thanks for your help!!  Steve N0SM
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