Topband: Ground Radials

[n0tt1 at juno.com]

> I am using a power edger to cut slots in the lawn, and then another 
> tool 
> to jam the radial wire down into the slot. It is a lot of work. 

ON4UN's book has a photo and (I think) plans on building a
kind of "sled" that can be pulled along with a lawn tractor or
human power (gasp!)....might be worth a look.

> I don't know about using chicken wire. I can think of a few reasons 
> not 
> to use it. It is ferrous metal, which is not the best for RF 
> currents. 

Chicken wire - even if a bit rusty - has far less resistance than 
average ground.  If one wants a permanent, low maintenance
installation use either copper wire (insulated or not) or any
other wire that is insulated, then bury it under the sod....
my 2 cents worth.

73,
Charlie
N0TT