Radio Preppers

General Category => Technical Corner => Topic started by: Rescue9 on January 17, 2016, 01:26:30 AM

Title: Anderson powerpole for Delta Loop connection?
Post by: Rescue9 on January 17, 2016, 01:26:30 AM
I'm building a delta loop out back as the random wire in the attic really isn't functional. I'm considering using a couple of 30amp Anderson power connectors to connect each end of the wire to the balun as I'd like this setup to be as portable as possible. I plan on running no more than 150W through this setup and am using 14 or 16 awg for wire. Thoughts?
Title: Re: Anderson powerpole for Delta Loop connection?
Post by: cockpitbob on January 17, 2016, 11:19:03 AM
Electrically, they'll be just fine.  They pull out kind of easy, but I assume you've got that covered.

I don't know much about delta loops.  Are you doing a single band or can you force good tunes with a tuner over several bands?
Title: Re: Anderson powerpole for Delta Loop connection?
Post by: Rescue9 on January 17, 2016, 04:07:04 PM
From what I've read and seen I can comfortably work all HF depending on the length of wire and feed point. I'm going to try a 30 - 10 with the wire I have on hand and if it works well I'll rework for 80-10. Maybe like a variable length end-fed style as its easier to pack.