Bob,
Although I am not specifically familiar with the configuration of the
Pro-Am, I vote for leaving the ground wire on after you add radials-not
for any RF reasons but rather for lightning protection. A vertical on
the roof also looks a lot like a lightning rod!
You have not mentioned what other antenna(s) you have available. It may
be possible to get it (them) to load on 30.
73/Carter/K8VT
Bob Mauro - PeopleNet wrote:
>
>
> As you know, I'm using a Pro-Am 30-meter whip JUST FOR 30 meters.
> I have an MFJ Versa Tuner II on it and the SWR is now 1.4:1.
> I've worked an OM and a DL on it at 459 and 559. My question is
> this:
>
> If I add radials to my antenna, do I remove the ground wire going
> to the grounding rod in the soil? Or should I leave that
> grounding wire in place and just add the radials?
>
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