[TowerTalk] Phasing Line Excess Routing

Grant Saviers grants2 at pacbell.net
Mon Feb 27 15:41:36 EST 2023


LDF5 10/15/20; LDF4 40/80; 160m Buryflex for me. < 1db loss amp to 
feedpoint was the goal.

Grant KZ1W

On 2/27/2023 12:27, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 2/27/2023 8:22 AM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
>> My Heliax is coiled near the antennas and grounded at the ends with
>> Andrew/Commscope ground kits.
> 
> Assuming we're talking about Topband or 80M, given the very low loss on 
> these bands, LDF5 seems to be a waste of money. The only reason I can 
> see to justify the cost would be the improved shielding over a good 
> RG8/11. What am I missing? I don't have room for a 4-square, so for me, 
> it's academic. :)
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
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