Re(2): [Antennas] High Take-off Angle of 1/4 wave Vertical??

Thu Mar 24 09:06:13 EST 2005

At 08:50 PM 3/23/2005, David wrote:
>Yes, a mobile/portable situation, and thinking perhaps I am not getting lo
>angles because of poor radials or poor grounding

The reduction of lower angle radiation (for less than 5/8-wavelength 
vertical) is caused by a poor location!
A vertical with a poor radial ground system over sea water will have a 
lower takeoff angle that a vertical with an excellent radial ground system 
over dry desert land.
73,
Danny, K6MHE