[Antennas] Ground Planes

Thu Apr 7 10:07:57 EDT 2005

> >If you search the archives of rec.amateur.antennas, I think you will find
ample
> >evidence that in elevated radials, two (2) is both the minimum and
maximum
> >required. Redundant elevated radials may be popular (especially in
military
> >designs) but it lacks scientific support for efficiency.
>> Jack,
>> Not sure that posts on rec.amateur.antennas equals scientific support! B-)
>> Fictional hopes and dreams perhaps, but not 100% solid data.
>> W8JI and others have done actual measurements ... dig around and you
> can find their data for review.
>> 73 Billy AA4NU

Hi Billy, I never meant to imply it was usenet chatter that stands for
evidence. In those threads however are the discussion and explanations of
the original and quoted scientific findings that support no benefit from
adding more than two elevated radials. I'm offering that if there is
question about what that evidence is, rec.amateur.antenna is where it can be
followed, among other places I'm sure.
Best regards,
Jack