[Antennas] Elevated Vertical

[Richard Brunner]

Gary wrote:
> I am considering putting up a Butternut HB9 vertical.  I am thinking about 
> mounting it atop a 40 or 50 foot mast with the radials fanned out around 
> it.  Is there any advantage to getting this kind of height or am I better 
> off to mount it closer to the ground?

Only one additional comment:  I have a HF9-VX, and it works fine, but is 
critical to adjust.  Adjusting it in-place works fine and is fast, but if 
you take it down to make adjustments you won't live long enough to finish. 
Mine is mounted 10 feet above ground, with counterpoise, and is low enough 
to adjust in-place. (with wooden ladders)  It won't be easy mounted 40 or 50 
feet up.

Richard Brunner, AA1P