[Antennas] 1/4 wave vert - elevated radials

Sun Aug 24 16:04:07 EDT 2008

-----Original Message-----
>From: Eric Jones <ejones at hiwaay.net>
>Two basic questions: 

>ARRL pub'ls recommend shunt feed up the side, similar to 
the slant-wire feed mentioned - has anyone tried this, and 
how well did it work? 
ON4UN's Lowband DXing books are another great source for ideas on
verticals, and how to feed them properly ... lots of real world
data and some formulas too to help customize for your needs.
>Secondly, I read recently that breaking the guys up into non-resonant 
>sections with insulators is not really necessary; that one "egg" each 
>at the tower end to decouple it is all that's needed. 

Two part answer ... download the Rohn catalog and learn what/how to
properly guy that tower first ... including the proper anchors. Not
to sound harsh, but short cuts on towers as to safety is BAD NEWS.
Now, as to the insulators. Yes, depending on the actual lengths, you
may need more than one "egg" per guy wire ... again, do your homework.
73 de Billy, AA4NU