[TowerTalk] Base question

[K7LXC at aol.com]

>  Rule #1 'Do what the manufacturer says'
 
    Of course we did that. I'm just trying to figure  out if that huge base 
is really necessary or if it's just a stupid  design that's a waste of time 
and money. 
 
Cheers,
Steve      K7LXC
TOWER TECH