Thanks to all who responded.
I got a lot of comments and, also, helpful suggestions.
But, I was reminded in the process that Ham Radio is a truly great hobby as
several of my old friends chimed in with peer advice and help.
I've been a ham 54 years now. It has been a major part of my life and I have
made many friends. I know, most of us yap on the airwaves, see each other once
in a while at hamventions and cross paths in these crazy contests we are
addicted to. We build our stations and obsess on making things better so we
can work more and farther DX or win at contests which seem meaningless.
When someone who doesn't really know us on a daily basis comments with
sincerity or caring it makes you feel good. Like Yuri...K3BU, who has visited
my station years ago when I was a Big Boss Man, or George, W8UVZ, who will
never forget the time I let one of my goats bleat out a BAAAAAAA over the Mic
when he was operating a contest in the Carribean, and other friends who aim to
help another ham....it's a great hobby...I have spent a big part of my life
with this hobby. I know I have done some real craZy things...but the
fraternity is solid and I am thankful for the experience.
Basically, I am blessed with a fine conductive medium, living on the salt marsh
here. But, working on radials wont help me as much as getting a higher
vertical portion to my antenna. I may have to buy another piece of property as
I am in a Restricted neighborhood.
The ground rod probably does not play a part in my signal strength, it is
concluded, but should remain in place for DC ground purposes.
Nobody has actually measured the current flow in the connection to a ground rod
as compared to the radial system. I'd like to actually see that done but I
don't possess the equipment or ability to undertake that project. That is
kinda what I was trying to learn with the request for Oval's dilema.
Thanks, friends, for the input. And I did glean a lot form N6LF's March 2010
QST article. I hope everyone reads it.
Hey! I'm a Ham-O-Holic......but the good part is that I know it. You are in
serious trouble when you don't know. Be careful!
73,
Val
N4RJ
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