A belated response to my initial post. After reading all the responses,
and after much thought, I have decided to fore-go using a vertical at
present.

I have problems with high winds, corrosion, some noise, ability to
place an adequate grounds system, and even aesthetics, etc. so I have
decided, for the time being, anyway, to put up a rather low dipole (NVIS)
instead.

My thanks to all who took their time to give me their opinions and
ideas. Its a good learning experiece, even if I don't proceed with the
initial plan.


Ed