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Old May 2nd 07, 04:57 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Effectiveness of decoupling radials

I built the models in 4NEC2 and EZNEC, both using the MININEC ground
feature.

My guess is that the radials are far enough clear of the ground that NEC-
2 should be adequate for modelling, but it would be interested to see
what results you get from NEC-4.

Re extending wire 10, don't forget it is loaded, so you need to deal with
that.

Owen


Owen, GNEC reports the following. Note I have taken the ratio
of the current magnitudes without regard to the phase relationship.
I can send you a zipped copy of the NEC output file if you are
interested.

Freq TAG 10 TAG 1 Ratio
ABS SEG 169 SEG 1
(MHz) (mA) (mA) (dB)
3.8 1.43 6.5 13
7.1 0.59 5.4 19.2
10.1 0.25 1.0 12
14.1 0.036 3.4 39.5

Large currents in the 3.8 MHz radials are evident
on 30 m. I have removed the loading from TAG 10,
and EK is not required in NEC 4. Also I show
TAG 10 at extending 3 m below ground. Probably
not realistic, but I am always confusing meters with
feet!

Frank