TopBand: Linear loading

[Dave_K9NX]

At 05:09 AM 4/11/98 -0500, George A Gallarno wrote:
>I am looking at using linear loaded elements on a 1/4 wave 160m vertical
>with loaded radials as well. 

<snip>

> will multiple radials on only one side of the vertical provide any
>meaningful gain in that direction on a low 160m antenna.

Pattern distortion yes  ......... "meaingful gain" not likely.

 Dave  
K9NX

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