You bet an R5 can be ground mounted. However, Cushcraft has recommended it be 4 to 6 feet above ground. You do, however, need to consider the RF exposure limits as outlined by the FCC.
Remember, you have to consider whether the site is controlled (not accessible by the average person) or uncontrolled (accessible by the average person). Accessible means can they get near the radiating portion of the antenna. I have a Cushcraft R-7000 vertical mounted 8 feet above ground in an area of my lot that is fenced and locked (controlled area). Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Norm Klieman Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft Subject: [QRP-L] Can a R5 vertical be ground mounted?? Hi - Does any one know if a Cushcraft R5 vertical can be grounded mounted and how high off the ground would it need to be. I've only used mine in the past mounted on the roof but at the current QTH I won't be able to get it up there until the spring. 73's Norm K9NK ______________________________________________________________ QRP-L mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/qrp-l Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
