[TowerTalk] Radials

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

The longer the better to a point.  No longer than the height of the 
antenna is what I have read.  Also after 60 radials the return on 
investment may not be worth it.



On 3/7/2017 10:28 AM, Herb Krumich via TowerTalk wrote:
> Thanks to everyone for all the ideas. I'll do some shopping withing a few days, and let everyone know my best preferenceNow lastly.Does it matter the length of the radials ? Towards the back I can go 135 feet.
> In the front I will be able to run some that distance but others might be as short at 40 feet,How important is the length.
> Such as towards the back, I can go several hundreds of feet with no problem.
> Or is more important to be 1/16 wave 1/8 wave 1/4 wave etc.A stupid question is better than no question at allVHF was my thing for over 50 years. The hobby has changed directions for meThanks againHerbK2LNS
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