[TowerTalk] Tower Height Question

[W0MU-Mike Fatchett]

Compared to my inverted v at 50 ft, a beam at 120ft will do better.  120ft
is close to 1/2 wave length while 190 is close to 3/4 wavelength.  I am not
sure what the models would say but higher is usually better for DX on that
band.  Obviously there are significant costs involved with adding another
70ft of tower.  

Good Luck!

Mike W0MU

-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Keith Dutson
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 9:06 AM
To: TowerTalk
Subject: [TowerTalk] Tower Height Question

I am planning to put up a 2el 80 meter Yagi.  The maximum tower height at my
QTH is 190 feet due to location near an airport and other restrictions.
However, I would rather use a 120 footer for this antenna.  The terrain is
typical Texas Gulf Coast (flat) and about 50 miles inland.  In your opinion,
will this lower installation still be good for DX contacts?

73, Keith NM5G

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