On Mon, 10 Dec 2001 Ron KA4INM Youvan <ka4inm@qsl.net> writes:
>
> > Ok this may seems a silly question but with all this talk of 2000'
> + towers it got me thinking. WHY does the height of the tower matter
> so much?
>
It's all about coverage area.
>
> > Is it not easier to mount a shorter tower on higher ground
> atop a hill?
> This is done in a few places, where it is possible, I have heard
> of Los Angles, New Mexico, Alabama and Tennessee.
The 3 major TV stations in Huntsville ALA have their towers on top
of Monte Sano Mountain which is roughly 1000 ft above average
terrain. The two on top are just under 1000 ft with a 1500 ft tower
lower down on the mountain. There are several VERY tall towers
in Birmingham ALA but I don't know their exact height.
Tom N4KG
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