thanks for the input. I guess I know what's needed when I get to another
club meeting.
As for arrl I hope none of you know this person but many years ago I
contacted them because I was having antenna adventures and they put me in
touch with someone who helped folks in the area. As unlikely as it sounds
it was a great ham that I had known about 20 years ago and lost touch with.
The only problem was that he was at least 80 and he could climb about as
well as I could. He did have lots of good ideas though that were much
appreciated.
Richard