[TowerTalk] Multi-Band Vertical Question

[Gary "Joe" Mayfield]

Has anyone looked at installing one of a LARGE metal roof, and just using
the roof as the ground plane?

73,
Joe kk0sd

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 10:08 AM
To: towertalk reflector
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Multi-Band Vertical Question

On Mon, 9 Aug 2010 05:16:41 -0700 (PDT), GALE STEWARD wrote:

>(3) Install the 14AVQ as an elevated ground plane with the base up 16-20
ft.
>I would use 4 sloping radials for 20M which would double as guy wires. I'd 
>then add two radials for 40M (these should also work for 15M) and two more 
>for 10M.

While #1 is easier, I suspect that #3 will work better, because it gets the 
antenna up in the clear, away from other conductors that absorb power (like 
the wiring in your home, trees, etc.). When installing radials, I would
study 
Rudy Severns' recent work on the topic. Google for N6LF to find his website.


73, Jim K9YC



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