On Thu,12/3/2015 11:52 AM, Chortek, Robert L. wrote:
Will I see noticeable improvement if I change my radial system to a FCP and/or
raise the base of my elevated vertical?
Bob,
Increasing the height of elevated radials on 160M from about 3 ft to
about 16 ft is probably good for a few dB. It is a good thing to do.
Increasing the number of radials is also a good thing. Don't expect huge
differences, but serious topband operators will attest that as little as
2dB can make the difference between a QSO and QRZ?
The definitive work on elevated radial systems has been done and
published by Rudy Severns, N6LF. It's on his website, and is well worthy
of study.
BTW -- I'm in the Santa Cruz Mountains, only about 35 miles S of you,
and since moving here in 2006, have 135 confirmed on topband with
antennas that are probably a lot better than yours. With 144 confirmed
from a small city lot, you're doing quite well indeed!
73, Jim K9YC
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