[BC] Re: Counterpoise ground system

[Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW]

My idea would to use only 6 radials. In a new installation like that,
which is not done anymore, 6 radials at 1/4 wave would be perfect.
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Scott, your mention of using only 6 radials reminded me of a system
marketed by LBA under the Basemax trademark. They describe it as a "base
enhancement system." It consists of either 3 or 6 - 19 foot aluminum
tubing radials elevated above the ground at the base of the tower.
Apparently it is designed to work in conjunction with a conventional
radial system to prevent major changes in ground system parameters
caused by snow accumulation, foliage, tides, flooding, etc around the
antenna structure. Check out the LBA web site at
http://www.lbagroup.com/technology/tunicomb.php and look for Basemax at
the bottom of the page.

Patrick Griffith
CBT CBNT CRO
Westminster, CO