"Paladin" wrote in news:1161097429.261468.307730
@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com:

Hello Antenna-Lovers,
I have a "few" antennas on my small lot. I have NOT yet tried
a vertical. I know the need for a GREAT radial system is very
important for success. Does anyone out there know of a device to lay
and set these "wires";off a roll maybe, into the ground ??? Then all
you would have to do is CUT them to the length and attach them. Maybe
a thin wheel 6 inches or so with a grove on the outter edge...........
I don't know. HAS anyone seen anything like this ?? Would it work ?
THOUGHTS ??!!?

My basic experience has been that it takes about 120 half-wave radials to
make a really GOOD ground. But 16 radials the same length as the antenna's
height will get you within 3 db of that. Want those 3db back? Just put up
a second vertical and steer the pattern!


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Dave Oldridge+
ICQ 1800667