[TowerTalk] Radial field question Single radial wires vs mesh and more

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

Unlike Galvanized mesh, all the stucco mesh I've seen was painted steel 
and likely would not last.  I don't know if the crossings are 
electrically connected.  It's been years since I had reason to work with 
it. (1966).  I'm sure there are those on here who are familiar with it.
Jim Brown's series http://k9yc.com/160MPacificon.pdf
Addresses the radial/mesh issue, but not the stucco mesh.
Galvanized is good. Stucco mesh?

73

Roger (K8RI)


On 10/26/2016 Wednesday 9:36 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
> I just poured the base for a self supporting 80m full sized vertical.  
> The manual recommends individual radial wires and to make sure they 
> never overlap as that can cause issues.
>
> My question.  I have a bunch of what I think is stucco mesh.  I was 
> thinking about laying down around the base of the vertical or laying 
> out in a couple of direction assuming I can get a decent bond from one 
> piece to the next.
>
> Is there an issue with using this mesh?  Would I just be better off 
> running single radial wires versus having a dense field around the 
> base or do both and hook up the separate radials to the end of the 
> mesh in a circular fashion.
>
> I just don't want to waste my time of folks don't think the mesh is 
> worth fooling around with.
>
> Thanks for the comments.
>
> Mike W0MU
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Roger (K8RI)


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