As per my previous msg, I will soon be installing an
inverted "L" and of course I must install ground radials.
Question:
Do the ground radials need to be un-insulated or insulated.
The way I look at it, they should be insulated to help prevent:
1) Corrosion of the wire.
2) The earth is so lossy anyway, might as well ignore
making contact with it.
3) I am trying to make a good ground system composed
entirely of the ground radials. The earth will add
little to the overall effect?
I will be using #18 insulated motor lead wire. It's the bulk
of the wire I happen to have on hand.
What say you.
Bill
WA2AEH
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