Several tens of wavelengths as ground reflections interfere with the direct radiation from the antenna to form the pattern... But good moist conductive earth at the base of the antenna could allevia
I also had the same question. I live in the same neck of the woods as Pete and I see a lot of iron pyrite (ferrous sulfide) glinting in the sun throughout my property and I have a lot of dissolved ir
I think the large salt "dome" under the ground here might have something to do with the high number here in KS. The deposit is big enough to warrant a large salt mining operation nearby in Hutchinso
There are two aspects to the answer to your question.. 1) Near field ohmic losses.. the soil right under the antenna has higher currents, tapering off as you move away. Get 4 or 5 antenna heights awa
Has anybody ever wondered about those sweet spots while driving around and listening on the AM band? Im talking about those spots where the complete band comes alive and not just one station. No HV p