Hi; While I'm thinking about spring, someone mentioned that they paid someone to put up their 2 meter antenna. I'm wondering if anyone has found any good ideas for getting competent antenna help? I'm not really active in my "local" club and there isn't lots of uhf/vhf activity although it could just be my timing. A few years ago when I put up my last r8 I sent e-mails to area clubs asking for help. That turned out to be not such a good idea. I got an eager volunteer but eventually discovered that he was a newer ham and nobody else in the club wanted to help him with this little project. Unfortunately I said "yes" to the first offer and later discovered that another club was considering making me a club project. Not sure if I want to be a club project. Somehow this shouldn't be quite so complicated. Once upon a time we had a local radio store and for a not to unreasonable fee the owner would put up most anything. Unfortunately those days are long gone. Not complaining just looking for constructive suggestions. Richard