| Thanks to all who provided responses on and off the reflector.
So far, Jim Brown, K9YC is the only one who seems to have actual experience in 
A/B testing between the two antennas  (horiz outperforms vert dipole long 
haul).  Based on my own general antenna experience, his results do not surprise 
me.
Jim Jarvis, N2EA, offered a good comparison between a GP and a horizontal 
dipole.  His results (GP wins long haul consistently) also do not surprise me.  
I personally think the GP radials/counterpoise offer an advantage over average 
to good ground versus a vertical half-wave dipole.
If anyone else has hands on experience, please contact me.
Thanks again to all.......pretty good discussion.
73 John K4NP             www.k4np.net
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