I was thinking about building a 20m vertical to ground mount. I'd like to build rather than buy for the fun and the price.. What is everyones thought on this. Would it be worth my time? I have a coup
If you can elevate the vertical about 10' or so and use 3 or 4 elevated radials. -- 73, Richard Thorne Amarillo, TX Amateur Radio Station - N5ZC (Ex. KA2DSY, N2BHP, WB5M) Remote Control Planes - AMA
Sure, build it. However, leave the other wires up so you can do direct comparisons. That way you will be able to determine if you made any improvement! Alternatively, you could model what you have an
Hi Josh - By all means, go for it! You_will_ have fun, and even more, the satisfaction of using something that you created. As you may know, a ground-mounted (quarter wave) vertical is only half of t
Some one suggested: You will be dissapointed!! The E-field lines at the ends of the resonant elevated radials will couple strongly to earth at such a low height! The result will be that both xmit'd a
Jim - I agree completely with your assessment of the expected performance of 4 low elevated radials. Such an arrangement takes care of current return (so will 1 radial), but does a lousy job regardin
Go for it! MANY of the EU hams you work are using such a ground plane and they work FB. Cheers, Steve K7LXC Tower Tech List Sponsor: Are you thinking about installing a tower this summer? Call us for
OM, It will likely not work as well as a dipole. Nevertheless, it will be a fun project and won't cost a lot. I'd use aluminum EMT in 1" with the bottom sitting on a Coke bottle and a few guys.......