[TowerTalk] 16om vertical and the number of radials

[Lux, Jim]

On 12/2/22 8:01 AM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote:
> OK thanks Paul
>
> how can you measure that a radial system is still good over the years?
>
> Maybe the cable is degraded, or is cutted in some points if animals are
> around.
>
> Is any easy way to determine that the radial system on a vertical antenna
> is still good?
>
> thanks!
> Jorge
> CX6VM/CW5W


You could do a limited "proof of performance" type test with a field 
strength measurement at a known point a few km away.

You'd need a comparison number, of course.