[UK-CONTEST] NFD Antennas

[GORDON BROWN]

Thanks Derek - found some of the answers in the QA section.  Have a
nice time wherever you are going.
Gortdon.


On 8 June 2012 11:30, G3nks <g3nks at blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> Look at FAQ section of rules on hfc website for aswer to    radials. Yes u
> cud do single op but we'd miss u! De G3NKS/M  on M1.
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> GORDON BROWN <gordonbrowns at virginmedia.com> wrote:
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> I'm thinking about antennas for next year.
> Are the radials of a ground plane antenna included in the total wire length?
> How does one calculate the radial length if it is a wire mesh eg. chicken
> wire?
> If the radials are included does this still apply if they are laid on
> the ground - a ground mounted vertical with earth radials?
> Is a counterpoise allowed in addition to the antenna wire length?
> In the rules it states that - 'All sections are multi operator' - does
> this preclude me from going it alone next year?
>
> 73 Gordon G3MZV
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