[TowerTalk] Radials for a 4 sq system - wire size and mixes sizes

[Richard Williams]

Question - Do you have to use the same size wire for all the radials under a 
vertical?  What if you use two different gauges of wife (say #14 and #18); 
14 has the capability to carry more current than 18,  so does that mean the 
14 gauge wire carrys the lions share and the #18 radials are effectively 
"not in the picture".    Or when using a lot of radials is the current so 
small in each that it doesn't make any difference if you use different size 
wire in the ground radial system

I am sure with more knowledge on the subject than me will be able to "set 
the record straight" and dispell any myths on ground radials systems.

Dick K8ZTT