[Antennas] Ground Planes

Thu Apr 7 17:58:49 EDT 2005

>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.

There's the rub ... what's fact and what is fiction ... how to sift through
the QRM in the postings is a challenge at times.
As W8JI, N7CL, and ON4UN have published data/reports which
compare REAL on ground with elevated setups, with varying numbers
of radials/etc. ALL of which would challenge the "two is enough" type
of shotgun statements. Also, consider than many ops who started with
elevated arrays ... have since gone to ground mounted systems ...
Possible summary/conclusion? "There still ain't no free (RF) lunch."
BTW, ON4UN's books are a great resource for topics like this ...
73 Billy AA4NU