[Lowfer] Another Antenna question - Wet Ground Issue

[KU4XR]

I can see Warrens point of view. At broadcast frequencies; The rule of thumb is:
The wetter, the better. But we're talking 200 plus foot towers, that are already 
close to resonance, and full 120 radial ground systems the length of the tower.
In this case, the wet ground is beneficial. BUT !!! for a 50 foot long radiator
that should be at least 1300 feet long with matching radials to be resonant only
somewhat, If my understanding is anywhere close to correct, the wet ground in relation
to the 50 foot radiator, would make it electrically appear " submerged " and in essence
shorted / grounded out, whichever term best fits, and I may be " washed out " in my
theory. I am quickly finding out that collecting the parts, and building the xmtr
is a walk in the park. The antenna is becoming the " Rocket Science "
Thank men for all of your input. 73, Andy - KU4XR
--- Bill Ashlock <ashlockw at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> >The wetter the ground the lossier it is at LF.
> 
> Warren,
> 
> Isn't it the other way around, except for ground underneath LF loop antennas?
> 
> Bill
> 
> 
> > From: k2ors at verizon.net
>> >
> > That's unfortunate, generally the ground conductivity really drops when the ground freezes.
> The wetter the ground the lossier it is at LF.
> >
> > 73 Warren K2ORS