The title says it all, my post should have emphasized that the more radials
the better, but best of all are the resonant ones.
Most modern literature clearly finds elevated verticals can do with four
radials, what it takes many more than four to do with a ground mounted radial.
But in this ONE case, more is better---- :-) But do not despair, put out
what you have room to use, and bend 'em, and zig zag 'em or whatever to get as
much of a reflective surface as you can. The RF quality of the soil can have
a very big effect, so some may need more, such as in the desert, than those in
North Texas blacklands. :-) (Sorry, Ray, but El Paso needs a LOT of radials,
that is where I found that out!)
72, Stuart K5KVH
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