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Old February 11th 10, 05:47 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Roy Lewallen Roy Lewallen is offline
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phaedrus wrote:
Hi again,

What do operators in desert conditions do about getting an earth? I
assume any antenna that relies on an earth image for its counterpoise
is a non-starter? Are balanced systems the only way to go when all you
have around you is sand?


Elevated or buried radial wires suffice.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL