[TowerTalk] optimum height?

[dlhough@rabbitbrush.com]

	General practice is 1 wavelength high at lowest frequency used in heavy clay
soils with lots of moisture. Dry, sandy soils with low conductivity you can get
by 5-10 ft. lower..

73,
Dave Hough, KC7DM  http://www.qsl.net/kc7dm
Elko, NV 


Bill Heinzinger wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
> I would sure hate to be cranking it higher than it should be. HI HI
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