[TowerTalk] Compromise Vertical antenna ground system?

[Jeff]

Hi Ed,

I have an HF9V, and I've had good results with 1/4" galvanized ground fabric.

The fabric sits on the ground directly under the antenna and is held down with
metal garden stakes.  I go right over it with the lawn mower.

I started out with an 8x8' area and recently expanded it to 18x18'.  Judging
by the narrowing bandwidth on the lower bands, it must be reducing my
ground losses.

Hope this helps.

73,
Jeff, KI0RO

On Mon, 21 Aug 2000, Avila, Edward wrote:
> Guys (and gals)
> 
> Another grounding question if you don't mind? I've read and completely agree
> with those recommendations describing a quality ground system for a vertical
> -- many wire radials at least 1/4 wave from the base of the antenna.
> 
> Well, my problem/question: I have very little room to run horizontal radials
> from the base of a Butternut HF2V I'm thinking of installing on the
> ground.....at the most 10-15' in some directions, which is a little shy of
> 1/4 for 80 meters!  Any suggestions for a compromises ground system that
> will make the best of what I have to work with? Would more ground rods help?
> More radials, even though they will be electrically short? 
> 
> I really want to try a vertical on 80-40, but concerned the lack of a
> properly installed ground-radial system will lead to too much signal loss!
> 
> Thanks in advanced.........../k6sdw
> 
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