I like the flexibility of two towers - do not know if you are looking
for a contest type station or what... Having multiple towers also means
your eggs are not in one basket so to speak....and.... you can always
add a mid height tribander later on the taller tower later on...
While you go the group psyched put up two towers -
73,
Jim, K4OJ
RLVZ@aol.com wrote:
> Hi Guys & thanks Steve for Towertalk-
>
> We'd appreciate your thoughts. Our new club station site is limited to a
> tower height of 70'. We have two tower options we are considering. Please
> advise which of the 2 you like the best for overall stateside and DX work.
> Thanks for your assistance!
>
> OPTION 1: Single 70' tower with stacked Tribanders at 40 & 70'. This option
> would offer a 3rd take off angle when the Tribanders were fed in phase and up
> to 3dB gain.
>
> OPTION 2: Two towers, one at 40' and one at 70' each with a Tribander. The
> towers would be separated by a distance of 100'. This option would give
> easier flexability for rotating the Tribanders as each would be top mounted
> and the option of loading the 2 towers for various bands. Some con's: may
> lose the 3 db gain from stacking, and could have possible interaction between
> the 2 towers at 100'?
>
> Our group is undecided which route would be the best way to go. Any idears?
>
> Thanks!
> NO4S
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