[TowerTalk] Thanks for replys

[Michael Brown]

I would like to thank everyone who took time to
reply to my question about if it would be worth
going from a 40 foot tower, to a 70 foot tower
for my TH3.

Most folks seemed to think it would be well worth
the effort. Some did mention the fact that a 40ft
antenna will beat out the higher antenna at times.

Being on a small lot, and also "too dang close to
my neighbors", I can't put up anymore then 1 tower,
so it won't be able to do everything as well with
just one hf beam at one heighth. So, nothing I can
really do about that problem. Being "too close" to
the neighbors means possible RFI issues running an
Amp at 40 ft. So, I think I'll pass on that option,
at least until I can get the antennas up higher.

Luckily, our local tower climber has a good supply
of used (but still in fine shape) Rohn 25g for $25
a section. I'm sure he wouldn't sell me any defective
tower sections, since he will be the one putting it
up !

So for now, my game plan is to go ahead with the tower
project with the TH3, and then hopefully by next year,
I can replace it with a C4. Then it will be time to
save up for the amp.

Thanks again for all the input.

73/DX   Mike, K9MI



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