[Antennas] Vertical Phasing

Wed May 25 13:51:40 EDT 2005

>Getting ready to install a pair of Hy-Gain Hy-Towers and want all the
>knowledge I can get on phasing these. Would like to cover 160, 80 and 40.
>Whose has the best phasing hardware Array Solutions or Comtek. Are there
>others out there as good or better? Optimum number of radials? Radial wire
>type and size (does it make a difference?)
>Any thing else I need to know before I plant these suckers??

Step #1 ... Secure a copy of ON4UN's new LowBand DXing Book
Step #2 ... Don't spend anything else, or dig any holes until you do #1
Seriously ... be sure you understand how all this works before you start
tossing time, money, and effort ... into such a project.
Both companies make good products. Myself, I've used Jim's, K4SQR,
products here for 80 and 160 with good results. Great guy to work with
there at Comtek, that's been my experience.
Again ... Step #1 ... get the book, and learn how arrays really work and
the challenges of trying to cover three bands with two verticals ... and 
you'll find the answers to your radial questions too.
73 Billy AA4NU