Topband: elevated radials question

[Greg Davis]

Thanks to all of you who replied to me with a lot of information to digest.

I believe I will improve my existing on-ground radial system as a starting
point, see if I can switch over to a T-top vertical between two trees
instead of my current inverted J over the top of one tree. And, of course,
try to improve my RX situation.

Hope to work you all on 160m soon.

73 de Greg N3ZL

On Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 12:04 PM Greg Davis <n3zl.radio at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Topbanders,
>
> I just got my 160m antenna back up after being off the band for a while,
> just in time for the pre-Stew this past weekend. It is an inverted "J" with
> I'd estimate 90ish feet more-or-less vertical over the tallest tree in my
> back yard. I've got a decent number of on-ground radials laid down from
> previous years, but I plan to add some elevated radials this season.
>
> There are a few things I'm not sure of. Do I raise the base of the vertical
> to the height of the elevated radials -- 48" inches or so? Do I leave it on
> the ground and slope up from the base of the vertical to reach the elevated
> height a short distance away? Is there any reason not to combine a mix of
> on-ground and elevated radials?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> 73 de Greg N3ZL
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