II> Actually, I don't think you would get a full 6 db gain with a
II> 4-bay antenna, due to coupling losses, but it would still be
II> a signifigant improvement over a ground plane on weak signals.
II>
    Very true,  I only use a single dipole right now.  I've been
finding everything I need to build a test 4 bay system.  I just
put a 15' mast in the back yard and put a single dipole on it. I'm
now recording the signal strengths,  then I'll compare it to the
4 bay system.  Should I get it right,  I'll build a proper 4 bay
array and put it up my tower.
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II> For safety, ANTENNA TOWERS MUST BE WELL GROUNDED!  This does
II> NOT mean run a piece of lamp cord to a cold water pipe, this
II> means ground rod(s), (preferably copper-plated steel), at least
II> 5 Ft. into the ground at the base of the tower.
II>
    Thanks,  I bought three rods yesterday and hope to get them in
the ground this weekend.  With winter coming i don't have much time
before the frost gets in the ground.  Oh joy!
                                                Alex...
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