Post by M0KPH on Jul 30, 2022 19:08:39 GMT
A compact and convenient earth spike is quite a useful accessory when operating out and about.
At this time of year both Asda and Tesco have cheap camping accessories (check out the very useful fluorescent guy ropes) including tent pegs.
I tried to make this as quick and easy as I could, with the process being as follows:-
1 - drill a 1mm pilot to get the initial hole lined up in the right place.
2 - drill a 2.5mm hole.
3 - tap out to 3mm.
4 - flat off one side for maximum contact.
From the face of the tent peg up I used: washer, ring crimp, ring crimp, washer, spring washer, washer.
This all tightens in place nicely.
One of the ring crimps is for a number of counterpoise wires, the other is for connection to a balun or tuner.
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At this time of year both Asda and Tesco have cheap camping accessories (check out the very useful fluorescent guy ropes) including tent pegs.
I tried to make this as quick and easy as I could, with the process being as follows:-
1 - drill a 1mm pilot to get the initial hole lined up in the right place.
2 - drill a 2.5mm hole.
3 - tap out to 3mm.
4 - flat off one side for maximum contact.
From the face of the tent peg up I used: washer, ring crimp, ring crimp, washer, spring washer, washer.
This all tightens in place nicely.
One of the ring crimps is for a number of counterpoise wires, the other is for connection to a balun or tuner.
Front
Back
