[Antennas] Short ground radials

Sun, 12 Jan 2003 03:21:57 +0000

> I was wondering... If one can make a "short dipole" with the use of
> loading coils.

   Yes, a stinger at the end should increase efficiency.
  (not all coil, see ham stick)  (twice in this case)

> Could one also use loading coils to shorten the ground
> radials of an vertical antenna?

   No, the radials are more reflectors.
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