[Elecraft] Question about vertical and radial placement

[Don - K2PMC]

As several others have mentioned, I think you would be better served by a
multiband vertical such as a Butterrnut, Hustler, HyGain, etc.  As for the
radials, elevated radials are clearly superior to ground radials, as
demonstrated in the March QST.  I also speak from personal experience as I
have modeled elevated radials against ground radials. In my models, 2  1/4
elevated  radials were more efficient than 16  1/4 wave radials on the
ground.  I also use 2 elevated radials on my 160 meter T antenna with very
good results.  

You should use 2 resonant 1/4 wave radials per band of operation.  The
radials should be laid out opposite each other.  As for the appearance, you
can use #20 wire which will be invisible from ground level.  Your vertical
will perform very well with that counterpoise system.

Good luck,
Don
K2PMC


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