[TowerTalk] 80M antenna wire size

[David Gilbert]

Ground losses are minimal for a tuned radial ten feet above ground, but 
I wasn't trying to make a rigorous model in the first place because I 
don't know the specifics of N2TK's setup.   You are welcome to make your 
own model if you think my wire loss conclusions for the 18 gauge 
Copperweld are in error.

73,
Dave   AB7E



On 1/3/2020 10:26 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 1/3/2020 9:15 AM, David Gilbert wrote:
>> I modeled a simple 80m vertical with one elevated radial 10 feet 
>> above ground
>
> Not the best model for evaluating the effect of wire resistance -- 
> ground losses dominate. Better to model with a GOOD radial system.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC