Update: I have since scraped the vertical,due to weathering issues witht he coil and connections in and around the coil assembly area,i added a 2l pepsi bottle to help cover up the coil assembly from the effects of the weather,but over a period of 3-4 months water damage had detuned the antenna to a point that i decided to tear it down,and rebuild a new antenna,which is now serving as my Aluminum Dipole,which inself also has weather damage after all winter,time to take her down and clean up the connections,and have it running as good as new. PS: I have NOT given up on the vertical antenna,as i intend to REBUILD the antenna and i intend to be useing one for feild day this year,which is only a few weeks away,Cant wait.