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Re: [TowerTalk] 14' Extra Worth It for 80m Dipole?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] 14' Extra Worth It for 80m Dipole?
From: K4SAV <RadioIR@charter.net>
Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:09:03 -0600
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Which Hygain tower do you have?  I only know of one Hygain 70 ft 
crank-up, and that is the HG-70HD.  But that's only rated for 16 sq ft 
at 60 mph.

Do the calculations that VE7RF suggested.  That will give you the answer.

Jerry, K4SAV



Edward Sylvester wrote:
> I have multiple antennas on a Hygain 70' Crank up Tower and a 10' Mast.  The 
> 80m Rotary Dipole sits on top at 76'.  Have this yearning to raise the the 
> 80m r. dipole so that it sits at 90' with the tower fully extended.  The net 
> gain in height would be 14'.
>  
> Is this effort worth it?  Will I gain much?  Is this just plain crazy?
>  
> Thanks for your input.
>  
> 73,
> Ed NI6S
>
>
>
>   


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