[600MRG] Short Radial Observation - Check this out

[Andy - KU4XR]

Hi all:

This is old news for many, maybe helpful news for some, and an " I knew better " for myself... On Thursday evening
just before sunset, I added a " 50 foot termination wire " to the end of the 3 - 115 foot radials in my back yard...
NOW There's A Difference !!! - AND - it gives me encouragement to proceed with radials on the ground..
After connecting the Termination wire ( no ground rod at the ends ), my RF Current went up 5 milliAmps from
1.44 to 1.49 mA... Calculating the Driving Point Impedance shows 9.90 Ohms - I started 630 meters at 15.27 Ohms..
Also, that sudden 1-1/2 S-unit drop in noise level ( loss ) changed , and my S-meter is now back in normal range..
For myself, this is very encouraging.. And, the reminder to not leave a short radial - Un-Terminated !!

73, and have a great day Gentlemen:

Andy - KU4XR