[Lowfer] counterpoise...

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On Thu, 6 May 2004 21:25:55 -0700 "KD7JYK" <kd7jyk@ross-technologies.com>
writes:
> Is 9 ground radials enough?  What about 18?  These will be roughly 
> 1/4 at
> operating frequency and elevated.  9 and 18 divides nicely into my 
> circular
> ground plate.
> 
> Kurt


A good rule of thumb is to double the number to see a diff.
so from 18 adding the number to 25 wouldnt be all that worthwhile
go to 36

there is a point of diminishing return and a lot of work to get there  
HAR

I have about 60 wires in the yard ,, mostly under 30 Ft and could see the
BW of the 
160 meter L get smaller as I added them ,, good indication that they are
doing something

use wire ,,I initially used chicken wire which rotted out ,, that would
depend
on your local WX Cdx.

My 2 C worth

Bob  K3DJC