>          A dipole is basically a bi-directional antenna. When 
 > running north and south, it will be favoring the east and west. And 
 > likewise, when it's running east and west, it will favor the north 
 > and south. Although alot of different variables can change the lobes 
 > that it does cover. Like buildings, trees, hills, etc. But dipoles 
 > can work good for an omni antenna, the lobes are fairly broad.
Thanks for the info.  I've been told that the orientation also affects the 
reception of man-made noise (which is apparently polarized so that a N-S 
dipole orientation is favorable for FAX and RTTY work.).  I've also been 
reading about ground planes, and apparently my tin roof makes a good one; add 
to that that the area I've moved to seems to have a lot better reception 
(don't need CATV out here), so overall it won't matter what I do as long as I 
can get an antenna mounted.
Alan Sheets
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