I have never had an antenna higher than 50 feet. I have worked all countries,
more than 300 countries on 6 bands, all 40 zones on 6 bands, DXCC 352
countries, etc, etc. Probably many here have been beaten by me in pileups,
mostly those with higher antennas -- HI. The point is, yes, I'm certain
there are times when long haul, very low angle radiation and higher antennas
would have helped but it certainly isn't a necessity. You can do well with
lower antennas, not have to invest as money and sleep easier when there are
hurricanes, ice storms or whatever else mother nature throws your way.
73
Dave -N4DB-
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From: Felipe J. Hernandez <fhdez@vpnet.net>
To: john@kk9a.com; TOWERTALK@contesting.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Recognize this tower?
John,
Not even on a mountain top, there are terrain issues to be overcomed.
That statement wont be too popular in this list :)
Felipe
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of john@kk9a.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 6:04 PM
To: TOWERTALK@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Recognize this tower?
Maybe on a mountain top, but certainly not on flat land.
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Recognize this tower?
From: "Wilson Lamb" <infomet@embarqmail.com>
Reply-to: Wilson Lamb <infomet@embarqmail.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:35:18 -0400
<snip>
If you read the antenna stuff, you see that higher than 60' buys you very
little on 20m and up. At some distances, it may hurt. I think there's a
lot to be said for staying down where two sets of guys is enough.
Wilson
W4BOH
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