Hmmm....All very interesting stuff. I am paying close attention to your, "chit chat". I had no idea that my little radio astronomy thread would produce so much conversation and interest. I am still a little stunned by the overload of information you champions have provided.
I put up another dipole today, this one just for cb comms. I used the wire out of a mig welder which is plenty strong enough for the job.
I tried making up a little coil that I have seen on other antennas that is supposed to stop something happening. Something to do with RF? Anyway, its three loops approximately 9cm in diameter. It was just a guess. This is for 27mHz and the dipole lengths are about 2.7 metres. Lets see how we go.
I think my power supply may need a change as it is out of an old computer and only supplies about 10 volts. I beleibe i need about 12 volts.
Heres a pic of the new dipole (above the observatory this time.)
And a little pic of my other project for this weekend. Cant wait to paint it....groaaaaannnn!
Baz
