[Elecraft] OT: Small Patio Vertical:

[k6se@juno.com]

Julian, G4ILO wrote:

"An elevated vertical probably does work well as you're getting away from
ground losses"
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That's true only if the vertical is quite high above ground -- more than
1/2 wave high.  Otherwise the elevated radials must be many (just as
though it's ground-mounted).  With only a few elevated radials, an
on/in-ground radial system is required to minimize losses.

73, de Earl, K6SE