[TowerTalk] Radials over salt water?

[Logan Dietz]

Al Williams wrote:

> Can Towertalkers explain why antennas over salt water is such an
> improvement?
>
> ..snip..
>
> What else is happening?

It is very difficult to get a good ground in dirt.  Youneed at least 64 1/4 wave
long radials.  In salt water you can throw out a 6 foot bare wire and have an
excellent ground.

Chuck, W5PR


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