Re: [TowerTalk] radials for shunt fed tower

[Red <RedHaines@centurytel.net>]

Several references, including the ARRL Antenna Handbooks, advise using 
more radials rather than longer radials, at least until reaching about 
50 in number.

73 de WOØW

Howard Klein wrote:

> I have been using my shunt fed tower for 160 with satsisfactory 
> results. I have between 20 and 30 radials of about 130 ft. I recently 
> added a second and separate shunt feed for 80 meters and plan to add 
> additional radials. Which would be more beneficial cutting additional 
> radials to ~65 ft or ~130 ft?
> Howard..K2HK
>
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See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless Weather Stations", and lot's more.  Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA.

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