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Maybe I said that wrong I was trying to figure out how to do multiple shorter radials. I was reading about radials and multiple radials and they were saying to divide wavelengths to get multiple shorter radials. But then again I am still reading up on it as they say that it's called elevated...

Yes I read about the factors also. And the guy in the video I found was at 102 which is the one I am going by as per his build but at 108 to start. Mine is probably going to be about 16ft high to the top. I think I will start with 108 and go from there just in case, and the experience. I would...

Ok cool, thank you. Been reading about that all week LOL.I myself was going with 108 for years until I started reading the other ones when starting this and changed recently as per all the GP calculators saying 103.. Glad to be clarified on that. That being said I gather my radials should be the...

Ok read that before. I use 27.205. This one says 103 in whip with radials the same length? http://www.csgnetwork.com/antennagpcalc.html I understand its two things but it's for the same frequency. That's what's confusing me as when I saw 108 I only saw one other and then I found like 4 of the GP...

Good to know, thank you. Well the two radials will be pointing where I need them to be as per your reply and people I talk to. I would like at least one more out in the open yard but I don't want to interfere with my landlords yard. I was reading about radials and the amount as per the length...

First, thank you. Well one of my questions is should I shield the fence from the mast I am going to do. My SWR is flat across the 40 channels. Was a little off in the beginning(1.2 on1 1.5 on 40) before tune at antenna. I can put heavy duty rubber gasket material on the pole to pole mounts to...

No thank you. Bought a 30 amp Jetstream, dual meter. Didn't even think of Carl's PSs, and I have one of his amps LOL.

Getting a little excited, stuff coming in already. Mirror mount is in. Fence post mount coming Friday. Coax coming Saturday. Trying a new cable out (29ft. Belden 9913) I haven't used before. Small and looks to be good for what I need. I usually use LMR400UF. Getting the mast and GP wires this...

Update, I am still reading and watching some vids and I have decided to make everything at 108 inches long to start. I have been reading about the 102 / 108 length discussions, etc. for a long time. I started reading about it again for obvious reasons here. I also found, new to me, the freq. to...

Well your knowledge and others have helped me a lot. Thanks again. I will post when I get it all up. Ordered everything I needed already. Forgot I need a longer coax for it now LOL. Ordered the pole to pole mount, and I did order a mirror mount like in the video. Probably have it all done by...

Thanks. And I don't have to worry about shielding the mast from the fence? Should I add a earth ground to it?

So I found this video. It looks like what I am going to do but on my fence post. I am going to be using 1/2 to 1 inch black pipe for the mast. Should I cut it at 102 inches? If so if I put an elbow and 4inch pipe at the top for a perch for the mount I have, will it change what it does or should...

Very informative, thank you.

Thank you, this is my mount...

Yes very nice people he takes pride in his property. He was a Mason at my job here in a government complex and he retired many years ago. He's 84 now and keeps his house and yard in impeccable condition and I respect that. Good people are far and few between nowadays. Quick question when I do...

I know exactly what you are saying. I read nine different things about this same subject already. I try to balance it all from what I have already learned and then all the other reads, after awhile I try and narrow one down that alot of people are agreeing with LOL. I always thought added ground...

Thanks again. Do you think I should try to "de-ground" the antenna mount from the fence by using rubber where its mounted or leave it as it is?

Cool, thank you.

OK. Going to take about a week to get the clamp if HD don't have them. I am going to get 1 inch blackpipe from work. I am going to get a 10ft piece and add an elbow and another 4inch piece at the top like a perch, so I can use the same mount. I do have tuning on the whip itself, should I try...

That I may be able to handle. The fence itself is like 6ft high and I can find a 10ft pole somewhere to clamp onto a post. I take it you are saying to connect from two wires from each side of mount in line with the fence rail and attach wires to fence at 45 degree angle, not touching fence. I...