Hi Bill...this is also what I have found to be the crux of my dilemma. If I
should strive to optimize height for DX or terrestrial contacts.
I have need for both so I am going to need to compromise a bit. TY again for
your input.

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Charlie


"Bill Turner" wrote in message
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On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 10:52:54 -0600, "Charlie"
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Currently the top loop is at only 20ft but I am making many contacts.
Soon
however they will be placed off a sidearm on the tower.
The top loop could then be as high as 80 ft.

I have read and read about this topic. Does anyone have any first hand
knowledge of 6M height above ground comparisons especially for stacked
loops? Thanks....

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I'm not that sure about loops, but for yagis working DX, the optimum
height seems to be about 35 feet. Higher is better for ground wave,
but for DX, 35 is best, believe it or not. This has been proven with
crank up towers many times. It may well be the same for loops.

73, Bill W6WRT