[600MRG] Short Radial Observation - Check this out

[Gedas]

Hi Andy, pardon my ignorance but what is a "termination" wire at the end 
of a radial?

Gedas, W8BYA

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On 8/31/2018 8:51 AM, Andy - KU4XR via 600MRG wrote:
> 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
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