Now I see why the band's so dead -- everyone's up here rag chewing<g>.
The other day I heard someone comment about how every 20 feet of antenna
height seems to uncover another 'layer of dx' and I began thinking about
how, a little down the road, I may want to test that theory.
I then realized that my first tower decision may be much more important than
I thought. I've been planning my new antenna system by parceling out the
available money more or less evenly between the tower, rotator, and antenna.
If, in a year or two, I find some extra dollars to spend on improving the
antenna system I will essentially have to scrap my old tower if it is not
the sort of design one can add to. That is NOT a happy thought!
I sure would like to hear from some of you experienced tower users as to
your mistakes and suggestions in this area. In other words, maybe I should
not be looking for a 66' tower I can afford, but ANY tower than I can build
on as far as load and height goes.
I'm fascinated by this - I sure hope I'm not the only one.
73,
Frank - W0ECS
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