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Topband: Radials on ground

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Subject: Topband: Radials on ground
From: Pete Smith N4ZR <pete.n4zr@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2022 09:14:03 -0500
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For the moment at least, I'm using on-the-ground radials for my 160M inverted L. Discussion on the reflector triggered a thought - is the size of wire used for on-the-ground radials - or elevated radials for that matter - significant?  I ask this because I have a huge spool of military-surplus, silver-plated (!) 18-gauge insulated copper wire.  Currently using 16, +/- 1/8 wave on-the-ground radials made with the stuff.   Feedpoint resistance seems to be by the book, at least as compared to feeding the antenna against a single ground rod.

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