"'Doc" wrote in message ...
Max,
If nothing else presents it's self, you might try a
'CCD' (Controled Capacitance Distribution antenna). The
biggest draw backs are that they are a wave length long
and use silver mica capacitors that are not cheap. But
it can be laid on the ground and they do work. There's
a pretty good writeup in one of the ARRL's Antenna
Compendium books, not sure which one. It wouldn't be my
first choice in your situation, but it is an alternative.
'Doc

Thanks Doc, I'll look into it. At this stage in the game I am open to any
suggestions!!