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Stogie
Junior Member Username: Stogie
Post Number: 34 Registered: 5-2004
| Posted on Monday, December 27, 2004 - 2:07 pm: |
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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 |
Tech808
Moderator Username: Tech808
Post Number: 4390 Registered: 8-2002
| Posted on Monday, December 27, 2004 - 5:06 pm: |
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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 Tech808 CEF808 N9OSN
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Stogie
Junior Member Username: Stogie
Post Number: 35 Registered: 5-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2004 - 3:06 pm: |
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Hi Lon, Thanks, you are a great help as always. Perhaps with this setup you will be able to hear me shouting! Richard Stogie 525 CEF 345 |
Pig040
Advanced Member Username: Pig040
Post Number: 615 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2004 - 9:43 am: |
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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 |