Re: [TenTec] New and Improved Terminology

[Steve Hunt <steve@karinya.net>]

Walt,

Exactly right!

Of course, if those 120 radials extended several wavelengths from the 
antenna, well into into the Fresnel Zone, they might begin to have some 
effect on the elevation angle. But by the time the radials get that far 
away, even 120 are pretty sparse and have a limited effect on the soil 
conductivity.
Best option is just to buy that property you always promised yourself by 
the ocean edge, or better still an island ;)
73,
Steve G3TXQ

On 07/01/2011 17:10, Walt Amos wrote:
> Yogh, Steve:
>
> So, what is improved by the old adage 120 radials are needed? The EFFICIENCY ? 
> Certainly not the radiation angle by your graph!
>
> Walt K8CV Royal Oak, MI.