Richard, I am using the HF9V antenna and am using random length radials of 
number 16 wire.
The lengths are from 12 foot to about 120 feet.
I have mine ground mounted and it works great!
I have worked Japan on 75 mtr ssb when the band was good a couple of years 
ago.
I hope this helps.
If you have more questions, just ask!
73
Lowell  W8QIY
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 3:25 PM
Subject: hf9v questions


> Hi everyone;
> Since its about 15 degrees I have been reading some antenna reviews.  I
> think a few people on this list have used or are using the hf9v. 
> Butternut
> seems to recommends 33 foot radials there radial kit contains 12 radials. 
> I
> was wondering what type of radials people have had luck with and how many 
> or
> better how few you could live with?  33 foot radials would suggest that 
> you
> need a open piece of lawn about 66 by 66.
> Richard