[TowerTalk] QTH Planning

[Norm Duxbury]

Bill, the apparent difference is more than an S-unit (5-6 db?).  You'll be
radiating most of your RF in one direction, AND with the height above ground
you obtain with your tower, at a more advantageous (lower) angle.  That is
the potent combination that will make your signal stronger.  You'll also
hear better and reject those you don't want to hear.  You'll never want to
go back to an omnidirectional antenna again.

Do it, and good luck.

73, Norm, W1MO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Carnett" <ah6fc at yahoo.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 19:22
Subject: [TowerTalk] QTH Planning


>...I'm using a vertical now.  So, is the difference in gain really of
>signifcance?  Yes, I know less than a S unit.  There always seems to be a
>plethora of huge signals out there so I would like to be heard (yes I have
an >amplifier too).
>