Re: TV picture quality problems

Hi Ken,

Into a right-triangle calculator, I entered "237600" feet (i.e., 47
miles) for the "base", "5150" feet (i.e., 6,000 ft minus 850 ft) for a
"leg" and "90" degrees for the angle. It computed an inclination angle
of 1.19 degrees. (This is NOT taking into account the curvature of the
earth).

I don't understand your "you have pretty close to 30 feet left to make
up to get yourself line of sight" comment.

Rather than using a compass to measure 1.19 degrees, I will try using a
portable TV on the roof or a walkie-talkie.

Thanks, Gary

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