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Re:ARRL 10 - 2007/12/14 10:22
The base of my verts are at 6 feet above ground, at top of two aluminium tubings. That is because of the snowfalls we have. So, even though we have let say 3 feet on the ground, I am still above snow.
Two years ago, after a big snowfall, my HF9V was completely detuned. Was it a result of the snowfall? I had this impression. Am I right? Honestly, I don't know at all!
As for the radials, they are under snow cover and I believe the snow have no effect on the radials. The problem with my station is I don't have enough radials. For the HF9V, I got 4 for 10, 4 for 15, 4 for 20, 4 for 40, 2 for 80. For the HF6V, I got 2 for 15, 4 for 20, 4 for 40, 2 for 80 and 2 for 160.
Now, what I should do, and is planned for next year, is put all my 15m radials, to one antenna, all my 20m radials to one antenna etc... to maximise signal. At least, I should try it to see if it brings improvement, which sould be logical.
I have to say my verts are at the top of a hill in the backyard, 30 feet up, but have lots of rock on its surface. So , I reallly need LOTS of radials.
No tower planned here, for three reasons:
- The neighbours wouldnt like it (but I dont care) - The XYL wouldnt like it (oh! Getting serious) - I wouldnt like it myself, because we are in a new sector, nice new houses etc...
The tower project will take place at the summer house, but thats a long long way to go..
Post edited by: VA2SG, at: 2007/12/14 10:31
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