[Elecraft] WTB: CPK for Butternut HF-6V

[Jerry Flanders]

At 04:54 PM 8/19/2008, Vic K2VCO wrote:
>Niel Skousen wrote:
>>I'm installing a used Butternut HF-6v, and the location / elevation
>>would work with the CPK raised counterpoise.  So I'm looking for a
>>counterpoise kit for a B.Nut HF-6V..  Also, wanting to add 6m, but
>>that's trivial, unless someone has it sitting around....
>
>You don't need an expensive 'kit'! Just take any old wire and make 
>two 1/4 wavelength radials for each band -- a total of 12 radials. 
>Try to make them as symmetrical as possible, with the two 40 meter 
>radials opposite each other, etc.
>
>The ends of the radials must be well-insulated, since even though 
>they are connected to the coax braid at the center, they will 
>develop high-ish voltages at the ends.
>--
>73,
>Vic, K2VCO

Details on making a multiband radial from twin-lead are at: 
http://www.bencher.com/pdfs/00366IZV.pdf

Jerry W4UK