[Elecraft] New List Member with T1 Questions

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Steve, N5WBI wrote: 

Sounds like I may need to use several radials if I go with the T1.

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The T1 won't require you use more radials! Indeed, the T1 will probably
match just fine with NO counterpoise/radial wire(s). But a 1:1 match doesn't
mean the antenna is radiating efficiently. 

An end fed low-impedance radiator is very dependent upon the quality of the
RF ground for efficient operation. That has nothing to do with the tuner. No
matter what tuner or matching system you may use, or even if the antenna is
designed to be fed directly from a 50 ohm transmission line, the performance
of such antennas is highly dependent upon the quality of the RF ground.

Ron AC7AC