[NJARC] question regarding long wire antennas

[Al Klase]

Joe,

Mike is correct.  KISS = keep it simple, stupid!  You might also want to 
think about a lightning arrestor or grounding switch if the antenna is high.

Al

On 9/1/2017 9:08 AM, Mike Feher wrote:
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> Joe -
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> I suggest that you use the left over length as the feedline coming into the
> house and forget about coax. Unmatched coax can act like a big capacitor and
> ground all your incoming RF substantially. Regards - Mike
>
> Mike B. Feher, N4FS
> 89 Arnold Blvd.
> Howell NJ 07731
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Al Klase – N3FRQ
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