I just picked up a TA-33M in great shape for $100. Got
30' of Rohn 25G for another $60. I marked all the
components so there will be no cunfusion but I am unclear
on one point.

I've got the locations of all elements marked but I need
to know if the driven element is closer to the reflector or
the director? I've got the boom marked where the elements
go but I forgot to put a mark as to which end of the boom
is "forward" hence gets the director.

Also, how high (minimum) should this antenna go? I've
got a friend who has one at 20' and he thinks I should try
for twice that.

Help?
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Just my 2¢... 73 es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055
Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913

"Ken Bessler" wrote in message
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I just picked up a TA-33M in great shape for $100. Got
30' of Rohn 25G for another $60. I marked all the
components so there will be no cunfusion but I am unclear
on one point.

I've got the locations of all elements marked but I need
to know if the driven element is closer to the reflector or
the director? I've got the boom marked where the elements
go but I forgot to put a mark as to which end of the boom
is "forward" hence gets the director.

You might want to go to their web site, and figure it out from the picture.
Look at the location of the mounting plate.

Also, how high (minimum) should this antenna go? I've
got a friend who has one at 20' and he thinks I should try
for twice that.

That depends on whom you talk to. One rule of thumb is for the height to be
one wavelength. I have a TH3 at 40 feet, which would put it near optimum for
15 meters. I used to have a TA33JR at 28 feet, still had a lot of fun and
made lots of contacts on all three bands.

Tam/WB2TT

Help?
--
Just my 2¢... 73 es gd dx de Ken KGØWX
Grid EM17ip, Flying Pigs #-1055
Proud builder & owner of Elecraft K2 #4913