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From: [email protected]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave VanHorn
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 4:26 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Antenna on the side of a water tower
--- In Repeater-Builder@ <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>
yahoogroups.com, "Iszak, Mike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
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> Dave;
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> Are you able to choose where on the side of the tank (IE, facing a
particular direction) or are you stuck with a specific spot?
I haven't seen the details yet, but as far as I know we can pick the
spot.
>
> I would suggest 1/2 wave away from the surrounding metal as a
minimum, but try and get as far away as you can.
>
Yes, but what's bugging me is that I'm sure there are BAD distances,
especially up close within 1-2 wavelengths
It is going to be very similar to mounting on the side of a tower except
that the back side will be completely shielded.
73
Gary K4FMX
