BUDDIPOLE IN THE FIELD

A single side of the VersaTee can be used for connecting radials, but it is
more convenient to use both sides. Consider the following.
The VersaTee has three
connection points: left, right,
and center/top. The center/top
is used for the vertical radiator
leaving the left and right taps for
the connections to the radials.
Since the standard Buddipole feed
line has only two connectors
(red/hot and black/shield), one
must run a jumper between the
two horizontal taps if they are
both to be used for connecting
radials.
Buddipole, Inc. offers minibanana
plug leads on its
accessory web page. These are
used as wander leads for the
coils, but they can also be used
to construct a jumper between
the left and right side of the
VersaTee.
The best way to deploy radials
from both sides of the VersaTee
is to attach a banana plug
jumper to one side of the
VersaTee using a Counterpoise
Wire Adapter (CWA), and plug
the banana plug into the banana
receptacle on the other side as
shown. A second CWA can then
be used for securing radials.
The ability to secure radials to both sides of the VersaTee makes
deploying radials easier than using just one side. Regardless of where the
radial wires are attached, there should be a minimum of two radials, and
four radials are preferred. Buddipole, Inc. offers a radial wire kit,
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