"Vinnie S." wrote in message
...
Hi, I was looking to buy one of these. But running ground radials will be
a
problem because the area is woods. I was looking to not using ground
radials. I
do have a small running stream in the woods. Would a ground rod in the
stream,
offer a good counterpoise that would eliminate the need for radials?

Vinnie S.




Hustler 5BTV popular here and used at about 4 1/2 inches off the ground
without radials.
May have to do with pretty good soil conductivity here in south central
Oklahoma. Our local Elmer tells us ground moisture hasn't much to do with
effective antennas. Quien Sabe?

Harold
KD5SAK