[Lowfer] 8 kHz VLF loading coil idea

[Eric Smith]

Hi Bill and group,

On Sat, 16 Aug 2003, Bill Ashlock wrote:

> The height alone shouldn't make toooo much difference in the total upper 
> capacity if you have a top hat of typical proportions (which would dominate 
> the capacity). What are your approx before/after dimensions? Maybe the group 
> can jointly give you a guestimation on the needed inductance.

My antenna is currently 30' tall with 4 x 4' radials and skirt.

What I WANT to erect is a 42' antenna with 5 x 8' radials and skirt.

H guestimations appreciated :)

> BTW, easy for me to say that increasing the height to the max is the way to 
> go. 

I know if you had your druthers I'd scrap the vertical and put up a loop!  
So it is very kind of you to give me vertical advice. :)  I DO think I 
have good ground, and the neighbors are probably wondering what has been 
happening to all their trees ...

>I've never erected a pole that tall.  Good luck - and them some!

I _think_ I've worked out the mechanical challenges of the larger pole, 
larger cap hat, and raising it all ... I hope.

Thanks to all,
Eric, KD5UWL