The more radials the better. Many suggest that after 60 radials one hits the
point of diminishing return. I have 72 on my Hustler 5-BTV and it really
does make a huge difference. Mine add up to about 1300 ft of wire total.
Photos of the entire installation at...
1. http://www.ad5th.com/5-BTV.html

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Charlie






"Topaz305RK" wrote in message
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Am in the process of installing a Hy-Gain DX-88 that I just picked up. It
has the 160 meter kit included. According to the manuals I should install
16 radials at 14 feet each if just using up to 80 meters. If I plan to use
160 meters than I should also install another 16 radials at 24 feet each.

The question: Would I better off to install all 32 of these radials (as
per the manual) or put down 4 radials cut to 1/4 wave length for 10, 12,
15, 17, 20, 30, 40, 80 and 160 meters? Putting down 1/4 wave radials on 80
and could prove to be a problem real estate wise. I am out in the country
but even then I still have some limitations.

Sam - K7SAM