How, pray tell, does using a quad versus a yagi have any effect on the
attenuation of the signal after it leaves the antenna?
Dave AB7E
Edward Sylvester wrote:
> My opinion is that, at treetop level, you will be ok with a Steppir, as the
> take off angles will be high enough to miss the trees....But if you are well
> below (50' tower below 70' trees), you will signal will suffer some
> attenuation. A quad won't suffer as much due to its closed circuit design.
>
> I have a Steppir, too but it's in the clear. Best of luck.
>
> Ed NI6S
>
> Joe <joe@wd0m.com> wrote:
> My 4L SteppIR is at treetop level - on a 55 foot tower. I've worked 307
> entities in about 4 years - SWR is flat across the bands, including 40,
> and 30M is about 1.5 or so to 1. A SteppIR will work wonders, and the
> tower height should of little impact.
>
> Good luck!
>
>
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