Having an antenna below the tree tops will have no affect whatsoever on the
frequencies you intend to operate. Higher is always better (in most
circumstances). It only really becomes a factor when you're operating VHF.
I would be more concerned about surrounding terrain than being above or
below the trees.
73,
Jim N9WW
James Chaggaris
President
PowerOne Corp.
1020 Cedar Avenue
Suite 110
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phn: 630-443-6500
Fax: 630-443-6505
Cell: 630-669-2241
www.pwrone.com
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From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of k2drn.cw@verizon.net
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 6:34 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] ANTENNA HEIGHT
i currently use a multiband 133' dipole for HF dx and want to go to a tower
with a 10 thru 30 meter yagi, maybe a steppir. My property is loaded with
ash trees approx 60 to 70 ft tall. will the trees be a problem if i choose
a tower not tall enough to put the antenna above them. I occasionally get
wind gusts up to 60 mph. all my interests are with HF dx.
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