Copper Gutter Antenna

So i just ran an appropriate length of 18 awg speaker wire inside the plastic downspout and horizontal section sealing the ends with waterproof silicone caulk and attached the antenna segment to the main wire of some rg 8 coax while i connected the.

Copper gutter antenna. K style copper gutter model k10cp6 112 89 112 89. Some words of caution are in order however if you plan to use your rainspout as an antenna. The rain gutter is fairly new about 3 years old. You won t find a standard half round copper gutter with a stronger bead.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. This one is mounted 1 4 wavelength from the main tree trunk. In fact the downspout has now become my main antenna. Free delivery with 45 order.

There are hanger options to fit every budget and every style. Amerimax home products 6 in. Along with our copper gutters we carry a complete line of copper downspouts elbows hangers. You need to inspect it regularly.

Unlike gregg s gutter antenna the spout and long horizontal section were made from plastic. Copper gutter model fercp6 1 52 1 52. K style copper ferrule for 6 in. At the minimum you should choose 16 ounce copper gutters but depending on the weather and rainfall in your location 20 ounce copper may be a better choice.

Gutter quality copper gutters are fabricated from 16 to 20 ounce copper. Amerimax home products 6 in. Corrosion is the enemy of all antennas but rain gutters are particularly prone to corrosion especially at the joints. Long and we also offer custom fabrication and are happy to build some gutters to your specifications.

Sprayed with flat o d. That article found its way into several ham radio publications and newsletters. The antenna vertical element is made from copper alloy brazing rod from harbor fright and the radials are 14 ga copper wire. Rain gutters are a compromise at best.

A ham friend of mine recently asked me for the details of how i use my rain gutter and downspout as an antenna. Copper gutters are our specialty and we stock 6 different profiles in a number of sizes and thicknesses. The world gutter system 6 half round copper gutter is the premier half round gutter system. All joints should be bonded electrically with braid or copper strapping material to provide electrical continuity.

Because 20 ounce copper is 25 thicker it requires 25 more copper to make. Most of the original article is still relevant but i have. Economics and efficiency are the main objectives. The gutter is a full 6 wide on the inside with an outer bead just over 3 4.

Make sure your gutter and downspout are isolated from ground. I have a couple of questions for anyone with expertise or experience in using a rain gutter as an antenna. Make sure there is solid electrical continuity between the various sections of your downspout and gutter. Using the terms rain gutter and efficiency are a contridiction.