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Old October 17th 06, 04:32 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Sal M. Onella Sal M. Onella is offline
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Default Yagi Height Question


"Dave" wrote in message
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tv dx is basically a line of sight vhf/uhf type
of propagation where height is everything. the higher you can go the
better


Yes, this has been my experience -- I need to get higher than my neighbor's
roof, for example.

i don't know where 10 wavelengths came from since that is actually
pretty low on the higher uhf channels!


Another Yes. At 600 MHz (near mid-band for UHF TV) 10 wavelengths is a mere
5 meters. Not much of a skyhook required to get up there!

Doubtful this applies to HF skywaves. Thanks to all..

73