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One of the primary reasons to build an antenna yourself is to save a bit of money (there are plenty of other reasons to be sure). 12 gauge copper is an excellent material. It's easy to obtain, easy to work with, fairly economical and has moderate strength.
Without going into a long explanation, length and spacing of the phase lines is important. When using 12 ga. to build phasing lines, the spacing should be about 1 3/8 inches.
The length of the element whiskers is shorter than ideal in several online plans. You may want to try starting at 10"... it's easier to shorten than lengthen.
Sounds like you did well.
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If the well is dry and you don't see rain on the horizon, you'll need to dig the hole deeper. (If the antenna can't get the job done, an amp won't fix it.)
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Last edited by GroundUrMast; 20-Sep-2011 at 6:41 PM.
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