[TowerTalk] 80m vertical size calculation

Mike DeChristopher mfdechristopher at gmail.com
Wed Sep 13 14:34:19 EDT 2017


If you're reasonably math inclined, try K7TJO's calculator
(http://wxtofly.net/wavecalc.htm). Instead of entering AWG, use OD in
inches of your mast. Although the intended purpose is for scaling
element sizes, it should be useful for your situation.

Mike N1TA



On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 1:58 PM, Charles Morrison <junkcmp at gmail.com> wrote:
> Not length to diameter, It is independent of diameter.
>
> It is a simple method to determine a difference of length as a ratio based
> on frequency.
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 11:41 AM, V. Sciucka <vytenis.sciucka at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Gary K9RX and Charlie N1RR, 2nd question is clear now.
>> Charlie also gave formula for length 246/f(mhz) =  element (feet) which I
>> assume includes length to diameter ratio or this ratio is not so much
>> important.
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