Mike, check it: http://www.w0btu.com/Optimum_number_of_ground_radials_vs_radial_length.html http://www.ok1rr.com/index.php/antennas/45-notes-on-ground-systems
73 - Petr, OK1RP http://ok1rp.blogspot.com On Fri, Oct 27, 2017, at 03:03 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > Here is my problem I am trying to solve. This is why I was asking about > radials earlier. > > > - I have a full length 1/4 - ish wire that runs over top a tall tree > and > the last 25 ft or so are horizontal > - I can do elevated radials or lay radials on the ground > - I'm not worried about SWR as I can dial that out later. > - I have an 80m common feed point for a similar wire for 80M cw > > The antenna does work, but I can tell by the SWR 2:1 bandwidth I have > significant ground losses now with 4 ground radials ~ 1/4 wave for each > band (80/160) > > Thoughts and suggestions? > > Mike va3mw > _________________ > Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband -- 73 - Petr, OK1RP B: goo.gl/Fd2JhJ G+: goo.gl/w3u2s9 G+: goo.gl/gP99xq _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
