I would like to experiment more with antennas, but am concerned about
roof issues (creating leaks) and mechanical issues like how do I
calculate the side loading for a 50 ft. random wire running from 1
5-foot tripod on my roof.

I googled around, and looked at some antenna books at the public lib,
but have has little success. Any suggestions? I looked at FAQ's, but
haven't found much.

Thanks.