Re(2): [Antennas] top band antenna

[Chris Boone]

No, the radials are a normal 1/4wave in length..only the vertical radiator
is changed...note the FCC requires broadcast stations to use 120
radials...each 1/4wave in length...for ham use, elevate the base of the
vertical by 10ft or so off the ground and all you need is 4 radials tops for
normal performance.

Chris
WB5ITT

> -----Original Message-----
> From: antennas-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:antennas-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of DavidE Benedict
> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 6:52 PM
> To: DJED1 at aol.com
> Cc: ka4inm at tampabay.rr.com; antennas at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re(2): [Antennas] top band antenna
> 
> But, along with the vertical dimension, the radials would 
> naturally get proportionately shorter, too, right? By a factor of 5?
> 
> So, like for 40 meters we normally use about 30 ft radials, 
> huh? ...and this Kintronic antenna scheme would shorten them 
> by a factor of 5...down to 6 feet?? or am I mistaken about that? 
> 
> I'm thinking of a possible stealth 40M (maybe even and 80M) 
> Kintronic-style vertical mostly enshrouded/hidden by a garden 
> shed or an attractive gazebo
> 
> David B
> w7dbh
>