[BC] Ground system

[Mike McCarthy]

> Clearly, the elevated counterpoise is not a panacea.
> Phil Alexander, CSRE, AMD

I agree with Phil.  There are instances where the elevated counterpoise
isn't practical without inurring significant expense in relation to the
conventional buried radial system.  A careful project planning and
bugeting exercise is prudent.

Particularly in areas prone to significant icing and wind and lower
frequencies. I have been doing some research on guy line vibration
dampening and vibration dampening is equally applicable to horizontal
radials using cables suited more for power lines or guy lines under
tension. Especially with the longer runs necessary on lower frequencies.
The longest unsupported span you want to really have is maybe 200ft. for
smaller cables and you most definately want to dampen them lest you find
cables laying on the ground after some major wind event.

MM