11-08-2024, 08:09 PM
For some reason I started looking for alternate antenna ideas, again.
I came across on article on the FAMPARC website about an 80m OCF which also described a 40m OCF.
It piqued my interest, so naturally, down the rabbit hole I went.
One question I was unable to work out an answer for is does it matter which side of the antenna is connected to coax centre core?
Also do any of my VK5 neighbours have a local source for lightweight plastic insulators?
I have previously bought them at Ag suppliers (i.e. electric fence insulators) but I have only been able to find the ceramic ones or the stand-off types.
I came across on article on the FAMPARC website about an 80m OCF which also described a 40m OCF.
It piqued my interest, so naturally, down the rabbit hole I went.
One question I was unable to work out an answer for is does it matter which side of the antenna is connected to coax centre core?
Also do any of my VK5 neighbours have a local source for lightweight plastic insulators?
I have previously bought them at Ag suppliers (i.e. electric fence insulators) but I have only been able to find the ceramic ones or the stand-off types.