[WVDXA] Question of the day

[Pstark]

If the radials are on the ground, the length is not as critical as when they
are elevated and isolated.
Simple answer: quarter wave plus a bit.   As many radials as it takes to
make the antenna tune sharp.
I have heard that at least 12 are needed but more  is better.  As for the
difference in length,  I do not know.
Maybe a design thing to make impedance work out properly.  Most of the
ground losses come close to the antenna, so
run some additional radials (short ones) in addition to the long ones. I
don't think you will need radials for each band.
160  radials should work for 80 (unless elevated, then different story).
Are you gonna put 2 verticals up?


Pete K4OM
  -----Original Message-----
  From: wvdxa-bounces at wvdxa.org [mailto:wvdxa-bounces at wvdxa.org]On Behalf Of
Greg Lee
  Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:33 AM
  To: wvdxa at wvdxa.org
  Subject: [WVDXA] Question of the day


  My question is. I'm going to put up a vertical for 160/80 what length
should my ground radials be. And should i have different lengths for each
band?
  Question two.
  I have 2 verticals one is 65feet long(or close to it), and was told it was
the 80 meter vertical. the other is a 53 foot (or close to it) and was told
it was for 160. My question is. will the 65 foot work better on 160 with a
tuner than the 53 foot.....what configuration would be my best way to go.

  Come on you vertical guys help me out....Greg, W8GG


  73,
  GREG LEE, W8GG
  15290 HANNAN TRACE ROAD
  CROWN CITY, OHIO 45623

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