Topband: Re: Vactrols and Flag

[Tom Rauch]

> The QST article recommends using non-metallic support poles for flags
> and pennants.  The 16 ft. high vertical section six feet off the
> ground calls for a 20 ft. mast.
> 
> I'd be interested to know what some of the folks who have successfuly
> built these antennas have used for masts (not including trees).

Hi Don,

The impedance of the antenna is fairly low. A metallic mast won't 
make any difference as long as it is more than a fraction of an inch 
from the wire.

73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com