On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 13:56:28 -0800, Frank Gilliland
wrote:

On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:34:09 -0500, Vinnie S.
wrote in :

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If I use a Firestik, which are usually top-loaded, and connect it to some 9 ft.
piping that I can use as radials (in a crossing pattern), and ground them to a
grounding rod, would that work?


Why pipe? Just run a whole bunch of wires radiating from the base.
Make them as long as possible and don't worry about any specific
length -- it's even better if they are different lengths (which will
be the case unless your house is round). Simply cover your attic floor
with radials.

If the wire will work just as good, I wil do that.


Also, I have ground hogs, moles, and rabbits everywhere. Won't they chew up the
coax?


If you leave them on or under the ground, yep.


I guess I am going to have PVC conduit the coax then. I don't have a choice.


I wouldn't even mess with running a coax out that far. It's just not
worth the effort. You would be better off using what you have around
the house. Got a flagpole?


No. And I can't put one in front of my house, because the septic drain field is
there.

Vinnie S.

On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 17:40:52 -0500, Vinnie S.
wrote in :

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If the wire will work just as good, I wil do that.


It will work fine. Just make sure all the wires have a good connection
to the shield of the coax.


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I wouldn't even mess with running a coax out that far. It's just not
worth the effort. You would be better off using what you have around
the house. Got a flagpole?


No. And I can't put one in front of my house, because the septic drain field is
there.


Septic fields have very low ground resistance and make for great
outdoor antennas. They are also an ideal place to sink a couple ground
rods for lightning protection..... something you shouldn't ignore even
with an indoor antenna.






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