Topband: 160M loading coil mounting/orientation

[rich kennedy via Topband <topband@contesting.com>]

When base-mounting a loading coil (inductor) on a shortened monopole vertical, 
is there a preferred method for the physical placement of the coil?  Is it 
better to orient the coil in the vertical axis, horizontal axis; very close to 
the radiator element or a number of feet away; positioned close to ground level 
or elevated (such as on a mounting post ~ 3 feet above ground)?
Assume freq = 1.83 mHz; H = 70 feet aluminum; soil = average to good; small 
capacitive hat (spokes, 5’ diameter). 
thanks, 73, Rich, K3VAT
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