[Elecraft] Question about vertical and radial placement

[Hardy Landskov]

I agree with the reply and results that Don got but we are straying off 
course. Please can everyone who is involved take this thread to Tower Talk? 
I am still try to learn this radio.
73 N7RT

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don - K2PMC" <k2pmc at arrl.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question about vertical and radial placement


>
> 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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