"Michael Melland, W9WIS" wrote in message
...
Hi Fred,

Yes.... sorry for not being more specific, radius. I can go out farther
but
then it's up in my yard where I mow pretty low. The 5BTV is ~24 feet
tall.... I have heard this formula for radials before.... but, is it
really
meant actual "physical" height of the radiator and traps or is it really
meant to be the theoretical electrical length (height) of the radiator ?

And... I got the antenna and mounting/radial system from DX Engineering.

Mike, W9WIS

Mike -

OK - that sounds like a great setup
I have had best luck with running at least 3 or more of the specified length
in the Hustler manual.
Longer does not seem to improve.

w9gb