For a short vertical I prefer ground radials over an elevated counterpoise because the counterpoise height reduces the monopole length.
Dave WX7G On Aug 1, 2012 9:32 AM, "Tom W8JI" <[email protected]> wrote: > > I think a more relevant question should be "is there a better or simpler > > elavated radial arrangement that can fit into the 66 foot linear space > > that will radiate more effectively than the FCP design"? I'd be willing > to > > extend that distance to 100 feet since many surburban lots can support a > > 100 foot run. > > > > Most people cannot erect elevated 2 or 4 quarter wavelength full length > > radials. > > >From what I have seen, within limits of what we could really notice, there > are dozens of ways to accomplish the same thing. All have about the same > result. There is no universal solution that makes every 50 foot backyard > look the same, let alone look like 50 acres of flat rich soil. > > The key is always more about not doing something wrong, and doing what fits > and lasts. > > Whoever said 2-4 elevated radials always works? Many times fifteen or > twenty > 50-foot radials on the ground are the same or better. > > 73 Tom > > _______________________________________________ > UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK > _______________________________________________ UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK
