“Wes cut his radial length to match the vertical L section height (see N6LF
> reference). He didn't reduce the number of radials.”
I didn’t think it was the “shortening” OF the length of the radials that would
improve performance e.g. going from 10 125’ radials to 10 55’ radials (in the
case of a 55’ vertical); rather, it was the fact that 10x 125’ of wire could be
better employed to increase the number of radials, albeit resulting in shorter
radials, that decreases the ground loss (since most is nearer the base of the
vertical). If I’m correct, then shortening a given number of radials should
decrease loss or improve performance....
73,
Bob AA6VB
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