On Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:42:05 -0500, "Dave" wrote:

they said that was not such a good idea because lightning is
more likely to strike a path that goes straight to ground.

Hi Dave,

Did they happen to mention what a great deal it was for that lightning
to go directly to your radio instead?

I suppose their next argument is that lightning won't strike an
"insulated" antenna....

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC