Topband: 4sq vs SAL 30 Mkii in a forest

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Would be interested in responses to this query as well. Am planning to erect the 4 el Hi Z with 80 ft spacing in a forested area. Trees are a mix of hard and soft wood. Average heights are 70 ft. 

Gut feel is zero impact. Have 4 SQ for TX on both 160 and 80 in woods and seem to work just fine. 

Regards,

Mark, K1RX


> On Feb 18, 2019, at 2:56 PM, Mike Fischer <mikebfischer at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi all, newb to the topband 160 reflector here so thank you for any coaching or corrections on protocol…
> 
> I live on a heavily forested (douglas firs - almost all of which are 100’+) piece of land. 
> 
> I have enough room left to put up either an SAL 30 or a  4sq of 20’ verts with 80’ spacing. HiZ probably
> 
> Problem is regardless of which I choose, there will be at least one or two trees in the “infield“ and foliage around the edges.
> 
> Any experience with the same or  thoughts? Grateful for the coaching please feel free to reply direct to  mikebfischer at comcast.net  
> 
> 73
> K7XH
> 
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