My most recent method of connecting radials at the base of a vertical is to
drive in a short copper pipe ground rod and use an all-stainless hose clamp
to attach the wires to it.
But in some portable operations I have dispensed with any ground rod, and
the antenna still seems to work fine.
73/Jon AA1K
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of rodger
bryce
Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2015 7:06 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Topband: Top Band Antenna
Thanks to all who responded to my enquiry.......an Inverted 'L' was the most
common advice so will give that option some serious thought. Further
question: should a ground rod be used as part of a radial system, or should
it be treated separately.? I have seen various arguments for and against,
wondering what the group thinks on this. Thanks, Rodger/GM3JOB
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