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My vertical is 5 feet from my house, which is a trailer with metal siding, 
about 15 feet form my metal shed and it works just fine. You just have to 
try it and see.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 2:07 PM
Subject: Re antenna questions


> Hi Jim:=20
>
> =46rom my research into verticals the past year, allot recommend to keep 
> you=
> r vert at least 20 feet from metallic structures. I would also include a 
> met=
> al overhead wiring and metal fencing in that catagory.=20
> That said, you have to go with what you got. Not everyone has a yard big 
> eno=
> ugh to keep a vert a hundred feet away from metallic structures and have 
> roo=
> m for 60 radials at 66 feet long. Lol=20
> Considering you got it for free, put it up, put down a couple of radials 
> and=
> see what happens. You might be pleasantly surprised. You could look at a 
> ro=
> of mount option too.=20
> I'm hoping to put up my Zero Five vert this weekend.=20
>
> HTH & 73:=20
> Michael DE VO1AX=20
>
> Sent from my iPhone=
> 

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