Team I have installed the new ground rod and I am using a pre-amp at the feed-point. I will measure the SWR over the weekend after work calms down. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4elg at arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com SKCC #16439 FISTS #17972 QRP ARCI #16497