[HiDARG-MEMBERS] 220 MHz Antenna build.

[John Britt Baldwin]

I kind of like the thicker wire for the ground plane because it seems more
beefy, but I guess we're limited by the solder cup on the SO239's.  I also
thought I would pass this link along from QSL.net.  Something to look at
anyway.  https://www.qsl.net/w4sat/antenna.htm

73,
John

On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 10:43 AM John Britt Baldwin <
johnbritt.baldwin at gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, when I originally ordered, I went off the ARRL Antenna Book
> recommendation of 1/8th or 3/16th.  I'll bring the book.  Maybe it's the
> chinese made so 239's I got??  Anyway, Austin WA5CAW uses a belt sander to
> take off the extra girth of the 1/8th, and we can also use a grinder to do
> the same.  Mike, thank you for bringing the THHN as well!
>
> John, KJ7OIV
>
> On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 10:36 AM Mike Williams <kb7klt at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> ARRL handbook uses 12 gauge wire in their example.  AWG 12 is .0808
>> diameter...10 gauge is .1019...1/8 = .125
>>
>> If it comes down to it, I have a bunch of 12 copper solid THHN available
>>
>> Mike KB7KLT
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 7:15 AM Tony Partain <tpartain at centurylink.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I have a grinder, if needed we can reduce the size at the end for proper
>>> fit.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tony Partain
>>>
>>> 541-749-0835
>>>
>>> K7PTC
>>>
>>> Partain58 at gmail.com
>>>
>>> tpartain at centurylink.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *From:* HiDARG-Members [mailto:hidarg-members-bounces at hidarg.org] *On
>>> Behalf Of *John Britt Baldwin
>>> *Sent:* Monday, February 1, 2021 7:18 PM
>>> *To:* HiDARG Members
>>> *Subject:* Re: [HiDARG-MEMBERS] 220 MHz Antenna build.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> A quick note about the SO239's and the 3/16th diameter welding rod I
>>> suggested above.  The rods are too thick for the connectors.  I'm going to
>>> try a 1/8th diameter rod.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> John
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