[Lowfer] Antenna observations at " XR "

[Andy - KU4XR]

The antenna is a 31 foot vertical with a center loading coil, 
and an 18-3/4 foot top-hat,over a on the grass radial system
with 1 - 8 foot ground rod, and 2 - 4 foot rods, 2 feet aside.

#1: it performs poorly when the ground is saturated wet.

#2: it performs very good when the ground is dry.

#3: it performs exceptionally well when the ground is frozen.

#4: Snow, or ice accumulation on the top-hat and on the ground
    seems to increase performance. Noting very little to NO
    RF current drop.

This data is for informational purposes for anyone interested
in antenna comparisons.

73 :::

Andy - KU4XR - EM75xr - Friendsville, TN.
LOWfer Beacon " XR " @ 185.29866 KHz ( QRSS-60 )
Coordinates:  N:  35* 43' 54" - W:  84* 3' 16"
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