Topband: intersecting ground radials

[Bob Kupps <n6bk@yahoo.com>]

Hi I would like to place monopoles for 160 and 80m bands 30m apart causing 
their ground radials to intersect. The radials are #20 bare copperweld (since I 
happen to have 4000m) that would be laid out on top of the soil before turf was 
placed on top. These antennas would be used for transmitting only and never at 
the same time. Is it necessary to solder the intersecting wires together where 
they cross for any reason like they recommend for phased arrays? Naturally I 
hope not...

TIA & 73 Bob
_______________________________________________
UR RST IS ... ... ..9 QSB QSB - hw? BK