Abstract: The present invention relates to vertical antenna systems (FIG. 1) employing an improved artificial ground system (10). In a resident frequency design, the ground plane system provided is in the form of a ground plane or diverging element (10). is provided with an efficient, economical and practical electrical conducting radial design (20). A low frequency design. Utilizing a fractional ground plane counterpoise. Folded at an fractional point, (10a) with respects to resident's frequency. At or about a right angle to the upper portion of the ground plane (diverging element (10)) forming a V type diverging element on it's side (>). Oriented with relevant, and beneficial length. To an opposing diverging element (10) in order to maximize gain emitted from the diverging elements, increasing radiation at lower angle's from antenna system (FIG. 1). That can incorporate a capacitance top hat (FIG. 3). Having similar to the diverging elements.