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I have used both, mounted at the same feed point height, with a switch to each antenna.
Depending on where I wanted to talk, and conditions, at times the 1/4 wave would out talk the 5/8 and sometimes the other way around.
It depends on feed point height, soil and terrain.
I was down in a steep little valley in the Sierras.
I have also used a 5/8 ground mounted (less than 12" off the ground) in open terrain with very good results.
1/4 waves with sloped radials are under rated a lot in my opinion.

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Jeff

[QUOTE="AudioShockwav, post: 797330, member: 6"] I have used both, mounted at the same feed point height, with a switch to each antenna. Depending on where I wanted to talk, and conditions, at times the 1/4 wave would out talk the 5/8 and sometimes the other way around. It depends on feed point height, soil and terrain. I was down in a steep little valley in the Sierras. I have also used a 5/8 ground mounted (less than 12" off the ground) in open terrain with very good results. 1/4 waves with sloped radials are under rated a lot in my opinion. 73 Jeff [/QUOTE]

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