Topband: 160 m phased verticals wiht 1/8 lamda spacing ?

[Rick Karlquist]

Kari Karvonen wrote:
> Hello
> Due some space limitations I have planned to use 1/8 lamda spacing
> between top band verticals. According ARRL antenna book phasing
> should be 135 degrees.
> There is not much informations about this. Is there any reasons not
> to use this spacing. Even the gain is a bit better than in 1/4 lamda

The possible reason not to use 1/8 spacing is that the drive
impedance is lower, and ground losses will increase.  If you have
an excellent ground system, you might actually get the extra 1
dB, otherwise it could be illusory.

Rick N6RK