Please forgive my inability to figure out how to search archives by subject as
I have to imagine this is a common question.
Understanding the best answer is “as high as possible” and the second best
answer is at least one wavelength...
I wanted to ask about some real world experience between 50’ and 66-70’...
Specifically: given the same antenna, same QTH, same general point in the solar
cycle...
Has anyone had a 20m monoband, trapless beam at ~50’, then raised it to ~70’
and seen enough consistent improvement to justify the effort?
Background:
Given my QTH I have about 55’ to tilt my (in process of permitting) tower. If I
want to go higher I’m clear to 70 easy. However it will require telescoping
(e.g. lower to 55, then tilt) to be able to service from the ground — a
requirement for me.)
The cost difference is very substantial all the way around: purchase, shipping,
footing, installation).
So I’m wondering if it’s worth all the time and trouble to get an extra 15-20
feet?
Background: I’d like a big signal, would like to have at least a 50-75% chance
to bust most pileups... even if it takes patience...but I’m a casual DXer who
after 44 years is getting serious about 20m CW DXCC.
I’m not trying to be the guy who is first through the pileup or even places in
a DX contest... but I’m tired of being the guy who can only reach for low
hanging fruit. I want to work some more dopamine inducing DX and maybe turn in
something more than average on contests.
I live in NE FL, a mile from the beach, on very sandy soils, and have oak trees
at 45’.
Any insight appreciated.
Thanks es 73
Bob
KD4Q
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