[TowerTalk] BigIR question

[Joe Giacobello, K2XX]

I have used my Crankir for about four years when on month long vacations 
in Florida.  I don't use the single adjustable length radial that 
Steppir provides.  I use four insulated ~20 ga. radials cut for each 
band of interest.  They are either run along a dock just a few feet 
above salt water or they're on a sandy beach which is under salt water 
at high tide.  Operation has been mostly on 30 and 40M.  Performance has 
been remarkably good.  Salt water seems to cure all problems except 
thirst and corrosion.

73, Joe
K2XX


> garyk9gs <mailto:garyk9gs at wi.rr.com>
> Wednesday, December 6, 2017 5:51 PM
> I just bought a CrankIR too.  Plans are to install over salt water, 
> including the radial/ counterpoise.  The whole thing around 100 ft 
> from the beach.
>
> 73-Gary K9GS
> -------- Original message --------From: Grant Saviers 
> <grants2 at pacbell.net> Date: 12/6/17 11:32 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Keith 
> Dutson <kdutson at sbcglobal.net>, towertalk at contesting.com Subject: Re: 
> [TowerTalk] BigIR question
> It's well proven on many DXpeditions, particularly close to salt water.
> Be aware the single radial can have some very high end voltages at QRO.
> Also, salt spray on the end insulator can cause arc overs and melt it.
>
> Grant KZ1W
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> Grant Saviers <mailto:grants2 at pacbell.net>
> Wednesday, December 6, 2017 12:32 PM
> It's well proven on many DXpeditions, particularly close to salt 
> water.  Be aware the single radial can have some very high end 
> voltages at QRO.  Also, salt spray on the end insulator can cause arc 
> overs and melt it.
>
> Grant KZ1W
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