Rob, I use a 27 ft vertical, with a small coil and a large capacitance hat.
I use only 2 radials for 160m. I am not a DXer but I hear all kinds of DX
and work some with only 100 watts. Running 1kw would really make a
difference.
The efficiency would improve a lot with more radials, even short ones, but I
operate 40m up mostly (with this antenna, my only Antenna !). I will send
you info if you like.
Pete, K2PC
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