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

[Herbert Schoenbohm]

The coated rabbit wire mesh also works but the coating must be sanded of 
were connections are made.


On 10/27/2016 12:16 AM, Roger (K8RI) on TT wrote:
> 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?
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> Roger (K8RI)
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> 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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