[TowerTalk] Ground radials for phased arrays

[Joe Giacobello, K2XX]

I have used elevated radials (four) fr a 40M vertical.  It seemed to 
perform adequately vs a 40M EDZ that I also used, especially on long 
haul DX.  It's my understanding that the key to effective elevated 
radials is height above ground to achieve decoupling from the ground.  
IIRC, that height on 160M is about 18 feet.  How high are your radials.  
Just curious.

73, Joe
K2XX

> Alan Swinger <mailto:awswinger at earthlink.net>
> Friday, January 13, 2017 5:09 PM
> I have a 4 square on 40M w/ 36 32ft radials under each on the ground 
> with staples. They overlap and it works great! Now my 160M Coax Inv-L 
> has 7 100 Ft elevated radial and it is an excellent performer. If you 
> can do elevated radials, there are many benefits in effort and wire! 
> Lawn mowing can be a problem.
> Best - Alan K9MBQ
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