Hi Geri, Dave and all LF'ers.
I am following with great interest the debate on our relative signals.
G3YXM / G3XTZ )
As Dave said, my vertical is 20 meters high, but the two 10 meter loading
wires from the top have to slope down at about 45 degrees ( to fit in the
available space ). I have always thought that the effective loss of height
was a price worth paying to avoid the need for a much higher value of
loading inductance ( and loss ) at the base of the vertical. However, I am
now FORCED into the position of HAVING to find a few more dBs of signal !!!!
I would like to hear what others may think of the options: (1) eliminate
the top capacity loading, and wind a bigger loading coil. ( 2 ) Fit a
small, lightweight inductance at the top of the vertical and reduce the
length of the capacity wires. ( 3 ) A combination of both. ( 4 ) Move.
I would prefer the fourth option, since the local QRM here is curtailing
activity severely, but it is also the most difficult !
73's all, I will watch with interest for ideas, and I will conduct a test to
try the effectiveness of the preferred one.
Graham B. Phillips - G3XTZ.
[email protected]
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