[TowerTalk] 4-square separation

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

You should model your system on EZNEC.  It is surprising
how much interaction there is even at 100-200 ft spacing.
Unless you have lots of land, you will want to detune
the 80 meter antennas when you are on 40.  What I do with
mine is break up the 80 meter antenna with an insulator
at the 30 ft level and use a relay to short out the insulator
only when on 80.  This makes the 80m vertical completely
invisible on 40.

Rick N6RK

Steve Sala wrote:
> I am planning both a 40-meter and 80-meter four square next year in my back field.  I am mowing the field this month to stake out the potential area.  I do not want to put the 40 meter inside the 80 meter area, but put them side by side, both on a line East to West so the 4 corners are 45 degrees, 135 degrees, 225 degrees, and 315 degrees for best overall to Europe and Japan from Eastern WA.  What is the spacing I should make between the edges of each array for no interaction.  Any information would be appreciated.    
> 
> 73
> Steve Sala
> K7AWB
> DN17es
> Nine Mile Falls, WA
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