I would not worry about the tower but I would determine true north when
mounting a beam, not that 16 degrees will make much difference to an HF
Yagi
Ken WA8JXM
On Thu, Apr 28, 2022 at 10:59 PM Don <w7wll@peak.org> wrote:
> Chris,
>
> I'm up the coast from you. Lot lines in this state are on a true N. Just
> line up with that. Close enough works. Doubtful that the receiving end
> of your signal or your signal reception will likely know the difference
> whether your beam (assume you meant that and not your tower) is pointed
> true north or magnetic north - unless you've discovered a new secret
> beam better than those presently on the market. IMHO close is close
> enough. I use a TH7DXX and an A3WS and a HF signal received is about
> the same strength for _at least_ 15 degs each side of spot center. Being
> dead on IMHO only makes one feel better!
>
> Don W7WLL
>
> On 4/28/2022 3:49 PM, Chris Hoelzle wrote:
> > I live in a place that has a Declination of approximately plus16 degrees.
> > I am putting my tower in soon, so I want to do it right. I have asked
> > several hams and one says "just use magnetnetic" the other says "follow
> > your lot lines".
> >
> > I want to do it right . If I am turning my beamChile, I don't want to
> > actually be shooting at the ocean.
> >
> > Any advice please
> >
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