I have been having a discussion with a local ham friend about how long is my
mast.
When I put up my newly refurbished Aluma 40' crank-up tower, I only put a 2'
dia, 2" od section of mast out of the top of the rotor (G800-SDX); The only
reason I used the 2' section is because it was what I had on hand and I was
concerned about too much mast sticking out of the top of the rotor. (The rotor
is top mounted on the tower).
My friend says that I should use at least a 5' section of mast because it will
make a difference with performance of the antenna (TA-33SR WARC).
I told him I don't think that an extra 3' in elevation would make a bit of
difference.
As it stands now, with the tower cranked up all the way, the antenna is at
about 42' above ground. I am sitting at aprox 170' above sea level at my
location.
Soooooo, what do youse guys have to say????
Tnx 73
Gene, WØQFC
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