[TowerTalk] Stacking Distance for M2'd 6m7JHV?

[David O Hachadorian]

On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 15:02:34 -0500 "Chuck Dietz" <w5pr at swbell.net>
writes:
>  Spacing does not really affect takeoff angle.  Takeoff angle is 
> totally
> dependent upon height above ground.  If you have optimum spacing, 
> the
> takeoff angle will be the same as an antenna mounted 1/2 way between 
> the
> stacked antennas.
> 
> Chuck W5PR
> 
> 
> May be, but I have always heard 1/2.  Anybody out there with 
> experience?
> How does spacing affect take-off angle?

You can download the free program YTAD, which helps to answer
questions such as these at:
http://www.arrl.org/qexfiles/

The latest version of this program, apparently much improved,
is called HFTA. I believe it comes on CD-ROM with purchase of
the ARRL Antenna Book.

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Big Bear Lake, CA






















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