[Rover] Portable tower plans

[Jacob Tennant]

That was my mistake as I didn't intend for this message to out to the ROVER 
list as your comments are 100% correct. I am starting to lean towards a 
non-rover or a limited rover setup such as 3 or 4 grids or less.

Jacob Tennant-K8JWT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ev Tupis (W2EV)" <w2ev at arrl.net>
To: "Rover's for VHF Contesting and Grid Square Collecting" 
<rover at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2005 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Rover] Portable tower plans


>> Been looking all over the internet for any plans on building a small to 
>> medium height tower on a trailer system but haven't found anything so I 
>> thought I would ask around the list to see if anyone has anything to 
>> offer??
>
> Jacob,
> Before you go to all of that trouble, think the situation through 
> completely, based on the areas through which you are planning to rove. 
> Ask yourself the following question:  Will another 20' make any noticable 
> difference?
>
> Sometimes "yes" but most of the time "no".  Unlike mid-western operators, 
> East coast rovers often find themselves on hilltops.  Unless those 
> hilltops are thick with trees and tall bushes, that 20 feet will be 
> insignificant.
>
> Just something to consider as you ponder your strategy.
>
> Regards,
> Ev Tupis, W2EV
>
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