On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 09:34:09 -0500, Vinnie S.
wrote in :

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If I use a Firestik, which are usually top-loaded, and connect it to some 9 ft.
piping that I can use as radials (in a crossing pattern), and ground them to a
grounding rod, would that work?


Why pipe? Just run a whole bunch of wires radiating from the base.
Make them as long as possible and don't worry about any specific
length -- it's even better if they are different lengths (which will
be the case unless your house is round). Simply cover your attic floor
with radials.


Also, I have ground hogs, moles, and rabbits everywhere. Won't they chew up the
coax?


If you leave them on or under the ground, yep.


I guess I am going to have PVC conduit the coax then. I don't have a choice.


I wouldn't even mess with running a coax out that far. It's just not
worth the effort. You would be better off using what you have around
the house. Got a flagpole?