Hi Guys, One question I have always had about towers that are placed near the house is how much does the house wiring and gutters effect the antenna radiation pattern? And if the house has a metal ro
Who cares? Look, if you are setting up a contest station that is a mega station this might come into play...but for the love of Ham Radio....throw up and wire and radiate. I the five houses I have li
Think of your roof as an extension of the ground. Keep your antenna about 1/2 wavelength above the roof to keep ground losses and elevated pattern to a minimum. 73, Keith NM5G Hi Guys, One question I