Topband: New Subject: 160M array feedline question

[Adrian]

Recycling signals at the feedpoint sounds more like a mismatch swr 
situation.

The ground radials form half of the antenna, and that radiation from 
ground, in phase with the vertical radiation determines the field 
strength and take off angle.

vk4tux


On 23/3/21 11:31 am, Charles Moizeau wrote:
> I feel it more appropriate to say that the function of ground-mounted radials is to harvest the radiation from a vertical antenna that splashes on the ground and return it to the feed point for recycling.
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> 72/73,
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> Charles, W2SH
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