[TowerTalk] optimum height?

[Phil Clements]

> I have a TA53M with the 40 meter add-ons.
>
> It's on a Wilson rotatable tower. it's all I can get on this small lot.
> Is there a optimal height for this antenna. Next to a 2 story house and only
> about 15' feet from com ed service drop.
>

There is an optimal height for every band and every location.
Here in Texas, 72 feet for 20 meters and 42 feet for 15 meters.
40 meters is not an issue here, because your tower is too short.

Good DX!

Phil, K5PC




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