Ask Michael, KB9VBR: Does my end-fed half wave (EFHW) antenna need a counterpoise?

A viewer asks: Is it correct to say that a counterpoise is not needed for an End Fed Half Wave (EFHW) antenna? Dave and I tackle this somewhat contentious subject and give the definitive answer to EFHW counterpoises.

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