WX Radio Antenna Polarization?

[N1LF]

I've never actually seen a NOAA Weather Radio transmitter site, or even a picture of one come to think. Is it safe to assume that the antennas used are vertical polarization and omni-directional?

I've been doing some casual DXing using my 2 Meter horizontal Yagi, but think I might have better luck using my 2 Meter FM Yagi which is vertically polarized and on a rotor.

73,

Les Rayburn
N1LF
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[SlcDX]

On this page is my local NOAA weather radio transmitter site. It is under KUWZ 90.5 which uses the top part of the tower. I believe the NOAA transmitter is about 1/4 of the way up from the ground on this one, although I can't be sure.

http://www.ubstudios.com/rtli/aspenmountain.html

Hope this helps.

[N1LF]

I've confirmed that NOAA Weather Radio sites are vertical polarization with omni antennas.

So if you're into WX DXing, flip those antennas vertical!

73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF