[TowerTalk] References for using a grounded tower as a vertical radiator

[john at kk9a.com]

Other nearby towers or vertical metal structures can severely distort the
radiation pattern.

John KK9A

Radio KH6O wrote:

Thank you to everyone who replied!

Am I correct in assuming the radiation pattern will be (almost) perfectly
omnidirectional or will the tower itself have a bearing on the pattern?

73,
Jeff KH6O