[VHFcontesting] crankup tower, multi band antennas, and coax

[N8GLS]

Hi Kim,

If you can, go with separate feedlines.  You will have less maintenance, fewer potential issues with the additional "devices" in the line, significantly more set-up/operating options, and, more hair if you ever have to troubleshoot any problems.  The later alone is a significant advantage !!  Of course, just my opinion.

Hope to see you again at the 2020 Hamvention VHF dinner !!

73 de Brad, N8GLS


> On Dec 8, 2019, at 7:49 PM, Kim <whensley11 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello all!
> 
> I'm looking for feedback, suggestions, and experiences.
> 
> I have a 72-ft crank up tower that I want to populate with multi-band VHF/UHF antennas through 1296.
> 
> My initial thought was to use one feedline (heliax) with relays to select the source and the corresponding antenna.
> 
> In raising and lowering the antenna my intention was to walk the feedline out to avoid kinks and sharp bends.
> 
> Another approach would be multiple feedlines.
> 
> There would be only one antenna per band for terrestrial work.
> 
> Thank you for your time and thoughts.
> 
> 73, Kim - WG8S
> 
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