Topband: Radials on ground

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

For the moment at least, I'm using on-the-ground radials for my 160M 
inverted L. Discussion on the reflector triggered a thought - is the 
size of wire used for on-the-ground radials - or elevated radials for 
that matter - significant?  I ask this because I have a huge spool of 
military-surplus, silver-plated (!) 18-gauge insulated copper wire.  
Currently using 16, +/- 1/8 wave on-the-ground radials made with the 
stuff.   Feedpoint resistance seems to be by the book, at least as 
compared to feeding the antenna against a single ground rod.

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73, Pete N4ZR
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