[TowerTalk] 16om vertical and the number of radials

[Richard (Rick) Karlquist]

On 12/2/2022 6:25 AM, Ignacy Misztal wrote:
> 
> On the other hand, some really loud stations n 160m, say 5-10 db above the
> crowd, use a massive amount of radials. This is for inland stations, far
> away from salt water.

I think this describes my station.  I do have a massive amount of 
radials, and I am constantly told how strong my signal is.
As to cause and effect:  I think not.  The real secret sauce at
N6RK is the high conductivity ground, although the radials obviously
don't hurt.  I am on the Sacramento river delta.  We have 100% clay
going down 40 feet.

Rick N6RK


> Is there any discrepancy between modeling and real life performance with
> the number of radials? Does adding radials beyond 32 help much? Any real
> stories?

The precise number of radials that is optimum depends on ground 
conductivity.  N6LF's excellent work only strictly applies to HIS
ground.  As for my ground, I suspect I could get away with only
8 or 16 radials. YMMV.

> Ignacy NO9E
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