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"Cecil Moore" wrote in message
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Dan Richardson wrote:

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The wire in EZNEC looks like: 0, 0, 40 130, 0, 40 #14 131

Based on the above, the average azimuth gain @ 34º EL is 1.822 dBi

Thanks, that beats the average azimuthal gain for a
ground-mounted 1/4WL monopole.

Using your numbers for the (somewhat radial-challenged) monopole,
the monopole peak is 1.822 dB less, but at a more favorable (for DX)
26 degrees elevation angle.

I would say that's not a bad showing, considering the much smaller
footprint and greatly reduced support requirements. But beauty is
in the eye of the beholder; and I wouldn't dream of trying to steal
your affections from the big dipole.

73, Ed

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73, Cecil, W5DXP