[VHFcontesting] Meteor Scatter-Benefit to changing angle of antenna?

[Les Rayburn]

I’m hoping that someone with more experience with meteor scatter communications can answer a question that has been bugging me. Is there any benefit to angling a Yagi upwards from a horizontal mounting position, say 10-15 degrees for MS contacts? I’ve heard some old timers swear that it seems to result in a longer “ping” or reflection period. Others say it makes little or no difference. 

Geometry wasn’t my best subject. :-) 

Can anyone speak to this with authority and/or anecdotal evidence? Thanks for your expertise in advance. 



73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 
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Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 

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