40m/20m/17m Linked Vertical
optimized for SSB:
32' 4" overall height in 3 sections
• top section = 16'-3" adds 40m
• middle section = 3'-9" adds 20m
• bottom section = 12'-3" for 17m
Can optimize for CW/FT8:
• make middle section ~ 3" longer
• make top section ~ 6" longer
• no change to bottom section
Your wire may require different section lengths
Tune bottom section first
Tune middle section second
Tune top section last
Tuning can change if wire is angled
• alligator clips for links
(or use these connectors for links)
• banana plug suggested for bottom
• ring terminal suggested for top
• feed directly with coax
• use with my "free radials"
• unun/transformer NOT required
Deployment:
• hang from tree or fiberglass mast
• throw line ties to ring terminal at top
• feedpoint is just off the ground
• lower & move link for band changes