AA4BA TOWER ANTENNAS

    The most important part of the ham radio system is the antenna.  A cheap radio with a good antenna will usually out perform an expensive radio with a poorly installed or designed antenna.  All aspects of the antenna system are important to overall system function.  The ground is more than a safety system.  It enhances the performance of the antennas.

    Proper choice of type and routing of coax is also imperative.  A cheap and inefficient piece of coax will negate most of the benefits of even a good amplifier.  Improperly engineered and installed guy wires can not only cause a dangerous situation due to the tower falling.  The guy wires can resonate at some odd harmonic and cause your antennas to lose efficiency.   Every facet is important.

   For my tower I choose to install a G5RV dipole on a arm near the 55 foot height for its all band performance with an antenna tuner.  With my G5RV I have worked all over the world with 100 watts.  This is an amazing antenna considering price.  Also, I installed a Mosley Classic 33 triband Yagi for several reasons.  First was my Elmer, W4TL,  gave it too me as a gift.  Of course this is a great antenna and it was the perfect size to fit my space requirements.  The tower is currently topped off with a Diamond X50 VHF/UHF repeater antenna.

THE ANTENNA WAS CLEANED OF ALL OXIDATION AND THE FASTENERS REPLACED WITH NEW STAINLESS

THE DRIVEN ELEMENT WIRE WAS RESLEEVED WITH 3-M HEAT SHRINK TUBING

ASSEMBLY WAS A METICULOUS PROCESS AND TOOK A LOT OF ROOM

BEFORE INSTALLATION, THE ENTIRE ANTENNA WAS CLEAR COATED FOR ADDITIONAL DURABILITY

TIDYING UP GUY WIRES & CABLE ROUTING

MORE OF THE TOWER INSTALLATION COMING SOON...

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