Hello to the group. I installed a K9AY system last week and added four 21 foot radials on ground radials with a ground rod at the center. The antenna didn't seem to have much directivity, so today I
Pete, I added 4 radials and a 4' ground rod like you did. I am not sure if adding more will help, but I am pretty sure it could not hurt, so it might be an easy test. Another thing I did which seemed
Peter when testing listening to various stations you should be mindful as to the likely incoming wave angle. I.e do not expect a very good F/B ration if the station is not low angle. Try it and see b
Adding four cheap 3/8" 4-ft TV ground rods--one at each of the ends of each of the 21 foot radials-- did the trick. The lone ground rod at the hub was not enough. Now have good deep nulls in all 4 qu
Pete and all: A couple years after the original article, I began recommending adding 4 or 8 radials if the ground rod alone did not provide a good pattern. The radials need to extend a bit beyond the
Gary. if you are still reading this thread. I have a very early K9AY loop and mast kit. I believe my relay box was the second version where you went from DC/AC control to a three wire DC relay voltag