[TowerTalk] 4 square advice

[Andre VanWyk]

I agree. That is why I went with Rohn 25G for mine. 
NJ0F

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> On Nov 11, 2017, at 11:38 AM, <john at kk9a.com> <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
> 
> I find it hard to believe that using wire vertical instead of a freestanding
> aluminum vertical with maybe a 1/2 diameter top section or even a solid 3"
> irrigation pipe will make enough bandwidth difference to be concerned about.
> 
> 
> John KK9A
> 
> 
> To:    towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject:    [TowerTalk] 4 square advice
> From:    Bill via TowerTalk <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Reply-to:    cqtestk4xs at aol.com
> Date:    Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:51:15 -0500
> 
> I'm starting construction of my wire 4 square for 80 meters.
> 
> I know the bigger the diameter is (like having Rohn 25 tower for the
> radiator) 
> the better the bandwidth.  
> I'm using #12 insulated wire, but in an effort to enhance bandwidth I'm 
> planning using two wires joined at the top and at the feedpoint for each 
> element.  To space them  I'm using some old KLM diamond shaped spacers every
> 
> five feet or so to keep the two wires approximately 5 or 6 inches from each 
> other...running the wires parallel to each other.
> 
> Any thoughts as to how helpful this will be in increasing bandwidth?  I have
> 
> about 45 of these spacers and they're just gathering dust, and they are 
> lightweight, UV resistant and free.  Also, any thoughts as to how this might
> 
> affect the impedance etc.?
> 
> Bill K4XS/KH7XS
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