Topband: FCP model

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For a short vertical I prefer ground radials over an elevated counterpoise
because the counterpoise height reduces the monopole length.

Dave WX7G
On Aug 1, 2012 9:32 AM, "Tom W8JI" <w8ji at w8ji.com> wrote:

> > I think a more relevant question should be "is there a better or simpler
> > elavated radial arrangement that can fit into the 66 foot linear space
> > that will radiate more effectively than the FCP design"? I'd be willing
> to
> > extend that distance to 100 feet since many surburban lots can support a
> > 100 foot run.
> >
> > Most people cannot erect elevated 2 or 4 quarter wavelength full length
> > radials.
>
> >From what I have seen, within limits of what we could really notice, there
> are dozens of ways to accomplish the same thing. All have about the same
> result. There is no universal solution that makes every 50 foot backyard
> look the same, let alone look like 50 acres of flat rich soil.
>
> The key is always more about not doing something wrong, and doing what fits
> and lasts.
>
> Whoever said 2-4 elevated radials always works? Many times fifteen or
> twenty
> 50-foot radials on the ground are the same or better.
>
> 73 Tom
>
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