"Hal Rosser" wrote in message
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yes - make it higher - high as you can get
yes - make it longer - even if it can't be straight.
no - questions are not stupid

And the higher & longer you make it, the more you need to have a grounding
antenna switch. Leave the antenna grounded when not in use - and don't use
it when there are electrical storms nearby. Note: Grounded antennas are less
likely to get struck directly than floating wires because they will drain
off a static charge that might actually attract the lightning. Also, most
receivers are damaged by "close" strikes, not direct hits - and the grounded
wire will take care of the induced current easily. On a direct hit, it may
do the job, but insurance is always good to have.