the more and the longer the better of course! the perfect situation is an
infinite perfectly conducting plane. failing that it is up to you to figure
out how much wire you can suspend and how long you can make it. keep in
mind that the highest current density for the return currents (and hence the
most chance for losses) is near the base of the vertical, so a good screen
in close is a good investment. under my 80m elevated 4-square i have one
elevated radial that is 1/4 wave, but then under it on the ground i have
150' of 4' wide 2x4 galvanized fence in a cross pattern (100' from the
center of the 4-square radially out under each vertical then a 50' piece at
90 degrees to that one under each vertical.). under my 160m raised inverted
L's i have 8 radials that are about 1/4 wave long. both of these work well,
though if i was being a perfectionist and thought i could keep more wire in
the air i would add more.

"K4ia" wrote in message
news:aAApe.28651$iU.5809@lakeread05...
I believe the length of buried radials is not that critical (bigger/more =
better) and one size fits all bands. Within reason, subject to all the
normal caveats, etc.

But what about elevated radials? Does anyone know Hustler's
recommendation
for elevated radials on their BTV series of verticals?

I suspect they want a pair of "tuned" radials on each band when elevated
because that is what I have always seen. I am curious what Hustler says
and
what the group opines.

k4ia
Buck
Fredericksburg, VA