[BC] Ground system

[Robert Meuser]

One point to consider is mechanical integrity. Anyone experienced with 
counterpoise systems are aware of problem with ice and wind. I worked on 
a project where the counterpoise consisted of one inch pipe just to 
avoid weather issues.  I firmly believe that grounds should be 
underground unless it is otherwise impossible or a counterpoise is required.

On 2/10/12 4:57 PM, Craig Healy wrote:
> That is done on the 640 station in Philadelphia, from what I'm told. 
> One issue is significant voltage at the end and the fact that the 
> radials are quite bandwidth-specific. Would it be better to use six 
> elevated radials, but connect pairs at the ends so there are three 
> sets of more broadband versions? Picture the dipole antennas used for 
> VHF and UHF that are essentially triangular. An effectively wide 
> radial may be better. 
> Craig Healy Providence, RI