Topband: Ground under a K9AY Loop

[N4ZR]

Thanks to everyone who responded to my earlier question about 
substituting radials for a ground rod.  We just had 3 days of rain - our 
first in 6 weeks, so I don't think I have a ground rod driving problem 
any longer.  I'll find out tomorrow.

But all those suggestions raised an interesting question - is there any 
such thing as too good a ground under a K9AY?  For example, if I drive 
an 8-foot ground rod and then run 4 radials from it, out under and past 
the elements of the K9AY, might that be TOO much?  It's really not that 
much extra effort, and my last lawn mowing for this fall is Thursday.

-- 

73, Pete N4ZR
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