[Lowfer] Working On Vertical

[Peter Barick]

Was, Re: [Lowfer] MP all morning

>>> eric@willow.nutstreet.net 02/03/03 02:42PM >>>
>Thanks.  I can use all the input I can get.  Currently working on
> a vertical.  This is the first time I've tried to put up a big
> antenna -- I'm surprised at the number of things I've
> considered using, 
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Interesting, esp. in this weather. Wonder if you considered using guyed
PVC pipes, up, say, 35 feet. I've seen the 2-3 inch types in 20 foot
lengths. Telescope two of these with the top finished in a pvc flange.
This could hold the hub of a top hat. How much/how little of top hat?
Well more hat is for the good but one could start w/ something
reasonable, given available guying, ability to raise whole ant, need to
frighten neighbors. :)  Note, haven't tried above, though have handled
the 20 footers in the local home store. HeHeh.

Lyle's site has good basic info on a LowFER vert., extrapolate from
there for your needs/facilities. One point I believe is axiomatic for
hats, bond the end-points together, as in a spider web. So consider 6
spokes, could be wood and lace them with wire. Bingo, top hat. Spokes of
4 feet gives a mighty 8-foot hat! But I'm certain most on the List would
prefer a metal one, larger, though at some increase in weight. So, the
question: How much? Ha, how much will the center pole bow on lift-up?
That may be the biggest problem.

Just some thoughts on a weird foggy day,
Peter