Mark,
Good question! There will be ~some~ gain/loss of signal in
various directions. Probably won't be much gain or loss,
just depends on 'other' things (how near the fence, fence made
of wood/metal, and other mysterious things). Wouldn't worry
too much about it, and if it really bothers you, sneak a radial
or two under the fence for a ways. Hide it well and don't get
caught running stuff in your neighbor's yard!
'Doc

Thanks for the input. I will check out the QEX article.

The fence is block and my "neighbor's yard" is a horse exercise pasture.
The horse farm behind me breeds and trains race horses.

Mark, KJ7BS

"'Doc" wrote in message
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Mark,
Good question! There will be ~some~ gain/loss of signal in
various directions. Probably won't be much gain or loss,
just depends on 'other' things (how near the fence, fence made
of wood/metal, and other mysterious things). Wouldn't worry
too much about it, and if it really bothers you, sneak a radial
or two under the fence for a ways. Hide it well and don't get
caught running stuff in your neighbor's yard!
'Doc

Mark wrote:
Thanks for the input. I will check out the QEX article.

The fence is block and my "neighbor's yard" is a horse exercise
pasture. The horse farm behind me breeds and trains race horses.

A friend has just buried a large amount of chicken-wire under the
surface of his wife's new horse-schooling area, so it can double as his
antenna testing range.

You might at least be able to persuade your neighbor to let you slot in
a few radials with a spade.


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73 from Ian G/GM3SEK 'In Practice' columnist for RadCom (RSGB)
http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek