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Old June 18th 08, 08:47 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Ian Jackson[_2_] Ian Jackson[_2_] is offline
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Default 80 Meter End Fed Eire

In message , Andy
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Andy,
You have learned something though. Those 'ground/earth' rods
aren't all they are cracked up to be, not exactly the 'best' choice in
every case (especially for lower frequencies). Not much consolation,
huh? Oh well, that's the way it goes...
- 'Doc

Hi Doc,
Yep I guess I've learned that earth rods on there own are a no-go for
end-fed wires at those frequencies. I shell know better next time.

73 Andy

This does sound rather defeatist. While ground rods alone may not be the
'ultimate', surely they are usually be adequate for listening-only
purposes?
--
Ian