[TowerTalk] 160m vertical and the number of radials

[WESLEY ATTAWAY]

Ed's reply seems completely reasonable to me.  It is easy to do and you get a good idea about anything that might require some attention.

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Wes Attaway - N5WA
     Shreveport,  LA
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Sent: Friday, December 2, 2022 11:25:50 AM
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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 160m vertical and the number of radials

I find it way easier and much more straightforward to simply record the
specific X and R at the feedpoint when you install the antenna.  Then make
it a habit of check that measurement once a year at the antenna feedpoint.
If the R is creeping up, then the radials need some work.



On the coax.  Just disconnect the coax from the feed and do a loss
measurement from the station.  Again, record and check annually.



Ed  N1UR

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