Guys and gals,

I'm working on assembling a groundplane antenna for my truck and am
wondering what materials to use. I know copper is likely the best, but
since I've got 1/8th inch steel rods laying around, I was wondering if I
could use those for the ground radials? I'm using the whip off an old
magmount for the transmitting element, but that's all of that material I
have handy. I'm not terribly concerned with the rust as I plan on painting
the whole assembly anyway.

I'm sure I can get some aluminum rod or brass/bronze rod at a local welding
shop if they would be better materials, rf wise.

Jeremy Becnel
KC5TEK