[BC] More tower sites from above...

[Richard Fry]

DANA PUOPOLO:
>I've always believed that non-sectionalized radiators over
> 180 degrees were to be avoided due to the high angle
> skywave lobes they generate.  Am I wrong here?
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Non-sectional towers of around 195 electrical degrees generate a bit more 
groundwave than 180 degree towers, but without adding much high-angle 
radiation.  A 225 degree non-sectional has the highest groundwave gain, but 
also a lobe of about 30% relative field centered on 60 degrees elevation. 
The high-angle lobe is much smaller for non-sectionals of ~195 degrees, and 
that is generally considered to be an optimal compromise between groundwave 
gain and a self-interfering skylobe.

RF