[TowerTalk] TH6 Height

[Dennis W0JX]

I have had a TH6 up since 1977 in 5 different QTH's. The first time, it was up at 60 feet, then 70 feet in three locations, and now it is at 80 feet.
 
It is an antenna that likes at least 50 feet of height. If it is lower, the SWR curves, front to back, and ground gain are all affected.
 
I can tell you that at 80 feet, it is a little too high on 15 and 10 meters for certain close in paths like the Caribbean. I seem to skip right over those stations. 
 
73 Dennis W0JX/8
Milan, OH