[TowerTalk] Vertical question

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > N4ZR wrote:
> 
> This is the second allusion to 1/8 wave elevated radials that I've
> read, but I've been unable to find anything further, in the usual
> sources. Any leads?
Google found N6LF's work on elevated ground systems:
 
<https://rudys.typepad.com/files/elevated-ground-systems-article-final-version.pdf> 


Rudy's bibliography includes:
Dick Weber, K5IU, “Optimum Elevated Radial Vertical Antennas,” 
Communication Quarterly, Spring 1997, pp 9 - 27


73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2021-03-15 5:42 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> I had the same small lot ground radial issue at my Aruba home but it still
> somewhat worked. Another option might be the K2AV single wire folded
> counterpoise.
> 
> N4ZR wrote:
> 
> This is the second allusion to 1/8 wave elevated radials that I've read,
> but I've been unable to find anything further, in the usual sources.
> Any leads?  I have an inverted L, but really don't have room for 1/4
> wave elevated radials and am told that my 8 x 70 foot radials on the
> ground really aren't worth much.
> 
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