[TowerTalk] How Far from the house not to effect antenna pattern?

[RLVZ@aol.com]

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 roof ... what effect does  the metal roof have 
on the radiation pattern?  I ask because I've been  considering a metal roof.
 
One thing I have experienced first hand with towers near a house is  
increased QRN.  Guess that's a no brainer but it's a factor worth  considering if one 
has the option to locate the tower a good distance away from  the house. 
 
73, Dick- K9OM
 
 
I also know, that there are millions (literally) of towers put  within 4-5 
feet, if not closer, to homes, with no coupling issues.

I  wouldn't go so far as to say that.

The accurate way to say that would  be....


I also know, that there are millions (literally) of towers
put within  4-5 feet, if not closer, to homes, THAT HAVE
NEVER SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGE  ...BUT OF COURSE THEY MAY NEVER
HAVE BEEN HIT EITHER.

It makes perfect  sense that planting a tower next to the
house is significantly worse than  having it some distance
away. Even a small distance of a few feet is better  than
bolted directly to the house.

I think the suggestion of some  spacing is a good one, even
if the "required distance" is a number pulled out  of an area
near someone's back  pocket.