Matt Hamilton on Nostr: Did some range testing using a makeshift mast. I can /almost/ reach my desired ...

Did some range testing using a makeshift mast. I can /almost/ reach my desired location: can’t make it over the final hill, but can reach the base of the hill.

I’m going to try to get it higher, test again, and measure the height to determine if I could make it work when mounted to a telescopic flag pole. If not, that tree in the background is my next test.

Regarding the tree, I’m a bit concerned about wind sway, attenuation, etc, but it might be my only option.

Still waiting on SMA to N jack