Topband: Antennas and saltwater

[Radio KH6O]

> Ideal is if you can run some RG58 out to the beach and plunk it next to the
> water.  Also use 4 radials there.
> Enjoy.
> Ed  N1UR

Ed's comment reminds me of the AM broadcast band vertical antennas
mounted on concrete foundations located in the back-waters of San
Francisco Bay -- directly atop salt water mashes. What an outstanding
configuration!

Do they even need radials?

73,
Jeff KH6O