The way my XFMR is mounted in the enclosure I can't take a decent photo of it. I have asked Guy to provide a photo of his installed xfmr or a photo of one not yet installed. When I receive the photos I'll post them on the page. 73, Jack
An actual pic of this transformer would be worth a thousand words. The drawings are great but I'd love to see this thing wound and connected for real. I don't have any experience with such things so having a pic to show details of how it works when drawings meet reality is priceless. Thanks for all this, pretty interesting. On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 7:21 PM, W0UCE <w0...@nc.rr.com> wrote: > New information, details and drawings for the K2AV 160m Folded Counterpoise > (FCP) System, Isolation Transformer and Installation Notes have been posted > on my website. > > > > http://www.w0uce.net/K2AVantennas.html > > > > If you are interested in building an FCP versus putting in a dense radial > field heed the following advise: > > * The ONLY means of achieving the required degree of Isolation is to > use the Isolation Transformer as specified by K2AV > * Tests using 1:1 Baluns and Line Isolators have ALL FAILED - you > waste RF Power, Time and Money unless the specified xfmr is installed > * DO NOT attempt to use Insulated Window Line for the FCP - We > already > tried it and it does not work - too lossy > * Use #12 Bare wire for the FCP elements - Moisture gathers on > insulated wire and detunes the FCP > * Use 4" spacing between FCP elements > * Small diameter PVC Pipe Spreaders work well - use caps on both ends > and put a small weep hole in the bottom cap > * It is best to install the FCP in a straight line the overall length > is 66' if bends are necessary make them near the ends of the elements > > > > 73, > > Jack W0UCE > > _______________________________________________ > UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK > _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK