Topband: Ground Radials

[Bill Gerhold]

As per my previous msg, I will soon be installing an
inverted "L" and of course I must install ground radials.

Question:

Do the ground radials need to be un-insulated or insulated.

The way I look at it, they should be insulated to help prevent:

1)	Corrosion of the wire.
2)	The earth is so lossy anyway, might as well ignore
	making contact with it.
3)	I am trying to make a good ground system composed
	entirely of the ground radials.  The earth will add
	little to the overall effect?

I will be using #18 insulated motor lead wire.  It's the bulk
of the wire I happen to have on hand.

What say you.

Bill
WA2AEH


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