Dave Sjolin wrote:
> Stuart, I dont think I explained myself very well. I agree. From what I
> have read, elevated radials are superior to radials on the ground.
> However to be superior they need to be resonant.
But keep in mind that you can RESONATE elevated radials with an
inductance so that they don't have to be a quarter wave long. In some
respects, such shortened radials have advantages over a full 1/4 wave
system. Les Moxon discusses this in his book, "HF Antennas for All
Locations". I just built a portable vertical for 20 meters with an
elevated counterpoise made of two crossed aluminum angles; each 'radial'
is about 4 feet long (1/16 wave) for 20 meters!
How does it work? Listen for me in FYBO next week!
Vic K2VCO
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