[TowerTalk] Declination - Does it matter?

[Don]

Chris,

I'm up the coast from you. Lot lines in this state are on a true N. Just 
line up with that. Close enough works. Doubtful that the receiving end 
of your signal or your signal reception will likely know the difference 
whether your beam (assume you meant that and not your tower) is pointed 
true north or magnetic north - unless you've discovered a new secret 
beam better than those presently on the market. IMHO close is close 
enough. I use a TH7DXX  and an A3WS and a HF signal received is about 
the same strength for _at least_ 15 degs each side of spot center. Being 
dead on IMHO only makes one feel better!

Don W7WLL

On 4/28/2022 3:49 PM, Chris Hoelzle wrote:
> I live in a place that has a Declination of approximately plus16 degrees.
> I am putting my tower in soon, so I want to do it right. I have asked
> several hams and one says "just use magnetnetic" the other says "follow
> your lot lines".
>
> I want to do it right . If I am turning my beamChile, I don't want to
> actually be shooting at the ocean.
>
> Any advice please
>