It looks like I am going to have the resources to install a second
antenna tower. I never thought it would work out this way so I have
not planned it as I put other things in place.

The question is: How close is too close?

I know more separation is better and I doubt I can predict the future
well enough to model expected configurations.

The first in place is the existing crank up mast with power winches
that allow me to lay the whole works down for maintenance. HF tri band
in place at about 55 feet.

About 50 feet north of that tower is my field of 36 radials where I
currently have a 40 meter self supporting vertical. I would really
like to not compromise the radials or the operation of whatever
vertical I choose.

I am thinking of putting the "new" tower about 20 feet West of the
vertical & radial field. The plan calls for 4 sticks of Rohn 25 on a
tilt plate with a utility pole doing the stabilizing. Winches as
required.

That is a little more co ax than I would like, but my real concern is
whether this will be a major hit for the vertical and other antennas.

I would appreciate any thoughts and especially experience.


John Ferrell W8CCW