On Mar 30, 2:54*am, "Ed Cregger" wrote:
"Harry H" wrote in message

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Andy,

I "Googled" the antenna and this is what I found:

Solarcon I-max 2000
This antenna tunes from 20 upto 10 Metre, making it perfect for HF
operation

a.. Solarcon 5/8 Wave
a.. Base Station Antenna
a.. End Fed 5/8 wavelength radiator
a.. Extended I-Max (current Maximum) Center Section
a.. Radials are Not Required!
a.. Wide Bandwidth
a.. High Power 5000 Watts.
a.. Outstanding Gain
a.. 24 Feet Long
a.. Wind Rating - 100 MPH

73
HH

"Andy" wrote in message
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Hi all

I have a Solarcon I-max 2000 for 10 metes.

My question is about the ground plain legs. Would it work any different
if the ground plain legs were horizontal rather than on a downward angle?

The bracket that came with it is rusted badly and it would be easer for
me to mount them horizontal on a new home made bracket.

Thanks

The Solarcon antenna derives no benefit from using radials. Spare yourself
the drudgery and effort. Some folks were feeding upon the ignorance of CB
users and were trying to create mystical/magical options they could sell for
more profit. The basic antenna is surprisingly the good. The rest of the
junk is unnecessary.

Ed, N2ECW
Hmm
How do you know for sure that the arms are not part of the radiator ?
The specs say no "ground" plane required which suggests no buried
wires
as artificial ground is supplied