I've been using a roof mounted HF6V vertical (at about 16') for the
past 5 years with reasonable results. I'm currently looking into putting
up a tower, but in the meantime I'm curious if a roof mounted beam
(say a Force C3/C4 or Cushcraft A4) at around 20' - 25' would do any
better than the vertical.
I know the rule of thumb with beams is "higher is better", but what is
the minimum height at which I can expect reasonable results? or at
least better results than the vertical?
Comments appreciated,
73 de Doug, N6RT
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