BUDDIPOLE IN THE FIELD

Buddipole
Ground Mounted
Verticals
Cookbook
This chapter will cover ground mounted antennas from 10m through
40m. The configurations and bands discussed here will overlap with
other chapters in the book such as Buddipole on the beach and Low band
antennas. The general concepts and approaches are discussed here with
refinements covered in those later chapters.
Figure 32 shows a typical deployment. The VersaTee, mounted on a
mast, holds the vertical element and provides connection points for the
radial wires. The feed line connects to the center/top tap (red/hot) and
one of the side taps (black/shield). A Velcro strap holds the feed line
securely to the mast.
All Buddipole vertical antennas should be mounted such that the
feedpoint is elevated above the ground. Keeping the antenna (and
radials) at least four feet above the ground significantly reduces ground
losses.
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Figure 32 Buddipole vertical with radial wires and feed line