Ok thanks Michael.  I think that a dipole passing 3 to 4 or 5 
feet from the vertical wouldn't qualify as a metal structure like 
a chain link fence or steel building, will probably go with it 
because it's about all I can do.  Thanks, Jim WA6EKS

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Ryan <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 15:37:25 -0230
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

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