[TowerTalk] verticals in woods vs. in a field

[Jon Zaimes AA1K]

Rich,

My 100-foot, Rohn 25, series-fed vertical  for 160 meters (with parasitic radiators) sits amid a grove of about 25 loblolly pines. They are about 50 feet high. Beyond them is some yard area, 30- to 100-feet wide, then a mixed woods of pines and hardwoods, typically 70-80 feet tall. There are hundreds of radials on the ground.

My two other 100-foot towers (and a fourth going up now) sit in small clearings in the 70- to 80-foot-tall trees.

I seem to get out OK. Haven't noticed any seasonal changes in SWR. The Beverages also go through the woods and seem to work fine.

Pix on my web site will give you an idea of the setting: www.aa1k.us. Love my trees!

73/Jon AA1K
Delaware