An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering
Posted by Mark Haverstock, K8MSH on June 3, 2026 at 1:15 pm
Antennas may look simple—just a piece of metal in the air—but they
are surprisingly sensitive to their surroundings. Nearby metal
objects and trees can dramatically affect how an antenna performs,
sometimes improving it, sometimes hurting it, and occasionally
turning a perfectly good antenna into an expensive yard ornament.
https://www.onallbands.com/ham-radio-tech-do-nearby-metal-trees-significantly-affect-antennas/
Posted by Jack K4WSB