Phil, QRZ tells me that you live in Richardson TX, north of Dallas.

You have some of the best ground conductivity in the nation! Don't try this in 
most other 
places.

On 3/23/2011 9:25 AM, Phil & Debbie Salas wrote:
> "If you CAN'T do radials right, DON'T do grounded verticals.  As simple as 
> that."
>
> I disagree.  Licensed in 1964 at 15, I operated with a 4BTV through high 
> school and
> college with just a ground rod.  I didn't know any better, but had lots of 
> fun - even
> with a Knightkit T60 transmitter.  Was it efficient?  Nope.  But I sure 
> enjoyed the
> hobby during that time.  Of course, I later learned that I could have had 
> even MORE fun
> if I'd had radials.
>
> Phil - AD5X

-- 
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
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