Vertical Antenna – How many Ground Mounted Radials Do I Need

I’m often asked this question and after 5 years of development, I think I finally have the answer thanks to both real-worl experience and the work that Rudy Severns, N6LF did in a controlled scientifically based experiment.

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Read the PDF document on this link:

Raised Radials are a completely different kettle of fish. These are tuned to the frequency i question and can give varied results.

PS – Another superb read for the very clever folks is here:

Good luck!