[Lf] Insulated Support Towers]

[Andre' Kesteloot]

les at highnoonfilm.com wrote:

> My beacon uses a "T" type antenna, supported on both ends by masts. I have
> attempted
> to insulate both of these masts from ground, but am concerned that the
> taller 45 foot
> mast by have some leakage paths to ground (it is secured to a grounded
> chain link
> fence, insulated only by a wooden board)
>
> For the purposes of the argument, let's assume that the support tower is
> grounded, but
> that the flattop is itself is well insulated. (it is with two dogbone
> insulators and nylon rope)
>
> What would the likely effect be for having a grounded support tower on one
> in of the
> flattop? The support tower would be at least 50 feet from the vertical
> section and
> a good 15 feet from the tophat section.
>
> (I'm trying to decide if it's worth the considerable trouble to really
> insulate this mast)
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
>
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