As I recall, BC stations tried 5/8 wavelength antennas to maximize their groundwave coverage. Unfortunately, the high angle lobe produced a skywave that caused severe interference fading at night out in their desired coverage area.
73, Roger -- Remember the Liberty (AGTR-5) http://www.usslibertyveterans.org/ http://www.gtr5.com/ _________________ Topband Reflector
