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Stogie
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Post Number: 34
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Monday, December 27, 2004 - 2:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Should I run hard line with jumpers, straight 213? 214? or ??? Antenna will be mounted on pole mast alongside house with base of antenna at 36'.
I have one 7' copper ground rod, should I use more? Also what size ground wire should I run from the antenna to ground rod? From the mast to the rod? Is there a magic number for coax length for this application? (10 & 11 & 12 meters). I was just thinking around 60' of coax to give me a bit extra for some coils for a choke.

Thanks,

Stogie
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Tech808
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Registered: 8-2002


Posted on Monday, December 27, 2004 - 5:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Stogie,

Use RG213 for the complete run.

Use only the amount of R213 that you will need from the Antenna to the Radio and maybe a couple of extra feet in case you decide to move your equipment inside your shack at a later date.

I have NEVER found any reason that I needed to make or use choke coils on any of the antennas that I have ever used.

If you have 1 Ground Rod then use it and you will be OK.

Use #1 Copper Ground wire from the Pole to the ground rod.

You can also use a smaller piece of #1 to ground from the Mounting plate on the IMAX to the mast using washers and a bolt thru the mast and use Pentrox / No-Lox on all connections.

Also Ground ALL of Your Equipment inside of your shack.

Go to the area:

Ask The Tech
» Installations
» General
» RADIO EQUIPMENT & GROUNDING


I have plenty of pictures there that will help with your complete set up.

Hope this helps,

Lon
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Stogie
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Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 3:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Lon,

Thanks, you are a great help as always. Perhaps with this setup you will be able to hear me shouting!

Richard
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Pig040
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Registered: 7-2003


Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 9:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Stogie,
I use 213 on all my coax runs, and it has worked well for me too. I have had runs as long as 200ft with it.
Rich

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