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What I have learned.
Utilize top notch coax
Shortest transmission line & jumpers you need.
I see more gains keeping lines short as possible in lieu of "tuning stubs".
Nice, You know it is helpful to see these pics. I like the rebar!
I am working on the details now, hopefully have some pics soon.
Thank You for the info!
Ok so change of plans (because it is a Maxx 2000
NO midpoint ground of Coax.
NO PolyPhaser.
Choke or No Choke? I say Choke. Is their a downside to the Choke?
I guess I should take this somewhere else stead of high jacking the thread.
Where should I take this line of questions for new setup...
New Newbie Build.
So when I attach the LMR400 to the MAXX2000 I will use a midpoint ground system to ground Coax to Mast, then go 18-24" down from antenna connection and do a 8 turn 8" Choke.
So I make this first assembly & null this out based on every other 1/2 Wave measurement.
So first...
I was concerned about that that's why I put it out there. So I will put it outside of the footing area it will still be through concrete but only 4 to 6 in of concrete and I will stub it out about 6 in that's all I need anyway. Thank you for the feedback
Been in construction all my life used to s l e e v i n g through walls floors footings Etc I forgot to mention the tower is a single schedule 40 four and a half inch outer diameter carbon steel pipe carrying a 39 ft schedule 40 three and a half inch outer diameter 21 ft long carbon steel pipe...
So, LMR 400 MidSpan grounded to 40' tower at top. total Coax length from TOT to shack is approx. 90'
Coax Goes to Poly Phaser Coax Lightening protector in enclosure on Alum Plate.
#6 Solid attached to Alum Plate & Run 12-16" to 3/4" X 8' Ground Rod.
#6 Solid attached to single Leg of Tower &...
Help me understand how to "tie all grounds together"
1-I am putting up a new tower & will be utilizing 8' X 3/4" Copper Rod placed close proximity to ground tower w/ #4 AWG Copper Wire bout 12" long.
2-I get the Coax ground but want to come off of pole & under eave at about 8' Above grade. So do...
Captain, Help me understand how to "tie all grounds together"
1-I am putting up a new tower & will be utilizing 8' X 3/4" Copper Rod placed close proximity to ground tower w/ #4 AWG Copper Wire bout 12" long.
2-I get the Coax ground but want to come off of pole & under eave at about 8' Above...
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