Note especially how omni-directional our dipole becomes at lower heights. Below 0.4 wavelengths, there is less than 1 dB of attenuation in the end fire direction, which suggests a height between 0.4 and 0.3 might be an ideal compromise for local nets and rag chewing. Feed point impedance and matching does not seem to be of major concern except at very low heights. Note the substantial high angle radiation in all directions, in addition to the excellent low angle lobes. This plot shows the elevation patterns at a height of 2 wavelengths, or 280 feet.
White trace is broadside.
Still Lots of high angle radiation. This plot shows the elevation patterns at a height of 1 wavelength, or 140 feet. White trace is broadside. The secondary lobe is down to 47 degrees, but the primary lobe is up to 14 degrees. This plot shows the elevation patterns at a height of 0.7 wavelength, or 98 feet.