On 19 Aug 2008 04:59:29 GMT, Ed
wrote:


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
It has been an interesting thread. For some reason it never occurred
to me that the tubing sold for chain link fence top rails would make
an inexpensive and durable vertical. TV masting sems to be getting
more expensive and harder to find. I will likely use it for the next
refresh cycle on my vertical.

Of your stated objections only the matter of the ground seems to be
really tough to solve for me. I bet that in time you will try both.
The NVIS and vertical will give you two different sets of contacts!

John Ferrell W8CCW