[TowerTalk] Fan Dipole

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

I used thin wall 1/2" PVC (SDR 13.5 - about 60% of wall thickness and
weight of standard schedule 40) for my 160/80/40 parallel dipole.

Alternatively, consider fiberglass plant stakes (ca. 1/4" or 3/16"
diameter 24-30" long) from your local garden center.

 > Also what is the best separation distance?

I prefer 36" but 24" should work for 30/20.  The bigger problem may be
mutual detuning since 30/20 are not harmonically related.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2020-02-17 2:12 PM, Jeff Widen via TowerTalk wrote:
> I want to add a 20 meter wire to my 30 meter dipole and am looking for suggestions for spreaders to separate the  elements. Half inch PVC pipe seems to bulky and heavy, any suggestions for something lighter that will hold up to the sun? Also what is the best separation distance?
> 
> Jeff K6QCB