My most recent method of connecting radials at the base of a vertical is to drive in a short copper pipe ground rod and use an all-stainless hose clamp to attach the wires to it.
But in some portable operations I have dispensed with any ground rod, and the antenna still seems to work fine. 73/Jon AA1K -----Original Message----- From: Topband [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of rodger bryce Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2015 7:06 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Topband: Top Band Antenna Thanks to all who responded to my enquiry.......an Inverted 'L' was the most common advice so will give that option some serious thought. Further question: should a ground rod be used as part of a radial system, or should it be treated separately.? I have seen various arguments for and against, wondering what the group thinks on this. Thanks, Rodger/GM3JOB _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
