No. A radial system prevents current flow in the earth by
providing a much lower impedance path for that current. It also
provides capacitive coupling to the earth for lightning, so it can
improve lightning protection. For a lot of reasons, the best
situation by far is to have all the grounds in any installation
bonded together by a very low impedance path (beefy and short).
And it also is generally best for minimizing receive noise.
73,
Jim K9YC
--Original Message Text---
From: RLVZ@aol.com
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:20:31 EDT
Hi Guys,
I sure enjoy the great information shared on TT!
Question: since "The purpose of radials is to PREVENT transmitter current from
flowing in the earth"
then for better radiation efficiency would it be better to have the radials
isolated from the lightning
ground?
73,
Dick- K9OM
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