slowmover
Active Member
Wind Load was what sold me. Men living in areas like mine & worse regarding high winds . . the rep appears earned.
While I can’t currently erect one where I live it looks like a good one to recommend to others as a default search reference. (It also fits low key among verticals, not just all designs).
Planning the whole of the station is what matters. This image only an aspect.
Working groundwave, alone, could get frustrating . . take your time.
There are potential interim steps to get on-air while the bigger plans ferment. (SIRIO Boomerang shown).
From a western NC contributor posts here. His build and resulting video:
Base station build: Meeting NEC 810.21 requirements and lightning protection
I'm posting this thread in the interest of sharing my experience and to document setting up a base station antenna system that complies with NEC 810.21 parts A-K. My reference material is from this PDF from Mike Holt Enterprises. First step, acquire material for grounding. 40' # 8 solid copper...
This SC resident has a large following. Loves to experiment with antennas.
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