Cushcraft R7 x-hat
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| Aug 1st 2021, 08:50 | |
KY4RQTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I need to replace the x-Hat on the R-7 I inherited. Each section of the X-Hat is comprised of two 1/16" rods joined at the middle with a 1/4" coupling. Is there any problem with substituting same total length 1/4" rods? |
| Aug 2nd 2021, 07:57 | |
W1VTSuper Moderator Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Tapering does two things. It reduces the wind load. It also makes the effective electrical length slightly longer. Zak W1VT ARRL Senior Lab Engineer |
| Aug 7th 2021, 17:07 | |
KY4RQTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Thanks for the input. I noticed I described the existing X-Hat rods as 1/16". I meant to say 3/16". Anyways, I guess I'll experiment with the 1/4" rod - I have not been able to find the VF of the rod to approximate t's electric length. Oh well, I'm never too old to learn new things. |
| Aug 7th 2021, 17:11 | |
KY4RQTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Thanks for the input. I noticed I described the existing X-Hat rods as 1/16". I meant to say 3/16". Anyways, I guess I'll experiment with the 1/4" rod - I have not been able to find the VF of the rod to approximate t's electric length. Oh well, I'm never too old to learn new things. |
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