[TowerTalk] Topband: 4SQ antennas directions

[Lee]

How effective is a vertical dipole?  (Does not depend on a ground 
return.)  Sure, height above ground might change the pattern.
Lee, w0vt

On 7/20/2015 4:51 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> I agree. And another question -- "will a vertical or horizontal 
> antenna be more effective and your QTH?" Take a look at
>
> http://k9yc.com/VertOrHorizontal-Slides.pdf
>
> Vertically polarized antennas are strongly dependent on the quality of 
> the soil, while horizontally polarized antennas are not.  If you have 
> poor soil (rocky, or sandy) you don't want a vertical on most bands 
> (except 160M).
>
> 73, Jim K9YC