Well People believe on what they want to believe. The difference from close to the water and far from the water is zero, nada, don’t bother. 10 FT , 100 FT and 1000 FT is the same. The difference "in" the water is > + 10 db., This is based on real experience and not a simulation on computer, please search the list archives for vertical on the water. You will find priceless information about it.
http://lists.contesting.com/archives/html/Topband/ A practical issue is the change in impedance that can be solved with a remote antenna tuner. 73's JC N4IS _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
