[Antennas] Ground System for 20 mtr Vertical?

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

Niel - W0VLZ wrote:
> I'm working on a new portable/QRP 20 meter antenna to go with my K1. 
> Today I use a 67' endfed wire. It works pretty good but I need something 
> that does not require a tree/support. I'm settling on a vertical built 
> around a 16.5" crappie pole on top of a 4' piece of PVC pipe. I'd guy 
> the 4' PVC pipe with my radials.

If you can increase the vertical from 16.5 to 33 feet, it will not
need any radials and you can drive it with a Par Electronics
matching network.  There are several vendors selling collapsible
33 foot fishing poles.  You run a wire up the pole.  Just a thought.

Rick N6RK