For vertical to work at all it needs RADIALS. I have found that 30 radials is a
min and 60 is best.
73' Andy, W3LI
> Subject: [TenTec] INFORMATION ABOUT VERTICAL ANTENNAS
>
> I have been getting a lot of questions about my Vertical Antenna. I speak
> purely from my own personal experience of being an Amateur Radio
> Operator for the past 39 years.
>
> My 42 foot Hygain All Band Vertical is just 1 of my antennas. I also have a
>
> Hygain Long John 4 Element 20 Meter Monoband Beam, 50 feet high
> on a Universal Aluminum Tower and a
>
> Radio Works Full Wave Loop All Band Antenna.
>
> I also use an Ameritron AL-1200 Legal Limit Amplifier.
>
> Let me address my Vertcal Antenna setup. It is 42 feet high and I have
> 30 radials, with each radial being 35 feet long, going out in a fan type
> direction, for a total of over 1000 feet of radials.
>
> When I am running the TEN-TEC 20 meter SSB net, I use my Monoband
> 20 meter beam. When I switch to my Full Wave Loop, the signals drop about 2dB.
> When I switch to the Vertical Antenna the signal drops around 5dB and the
> weaker
> stations cannot be heard.
>
> When I am running the TEN-TEC 40 meter net, I use the Full Wave Loop. When
> I switch to the Vertical Antenna the signal drops about 4 to 5 dB and the
> weaker
> stations cannot be heard.
>
> The VSWR is good on all antennas, so the point I am trying to make is that my
> Vertical Antenna is a compromise antenna for me at my location.
>
> I know that I have worked many stations using a Vertical Antenna and the
> people
> "swear" by them. Most of these people live in restricted zone areas and
> cannot put up a beam/tower or a long wire or dipole.
>
> So what do they base their statements on, if they do not have another antenna
> to compare it with?
>
> I know that some Vertical Antenna users will not agree with me and that is
> their
> right to do so. I just wanted to respond with a blanket post to address all
> those
> who have been contacting me about Vertical Antennas.
>
> I have never lived in a restricted zone area or sub-divison, but I still can
> empathize
> with those who are forced to use Verticals and Flagpoles or even Wires in
> their
> attic. If this works for you, I say God bless you for finding a way to get
> your signal
> out and enjoy your hobby.
>
> Thank you for your time.
>
> John D. Occhipinti, K3UR
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