Topband: linear loaded vertical

[k6se@juno.com]

Rich, 2@vc.net wrote:

"Halfwave verticals are efficient because the feed-Z is so high
[Typically >1k-ohm], so virtually any ground system's loss is relatively
small."
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I believe that this has been discussed before on this list and has been
dismissed as a commom misconception and that a good ground radial system
is needed under half-wave verticals also.

Perhaps Tom, W8JI can elaborate.

73, de Earl, K6SE