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Streaky
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Username: Streaky

Post Number: 52
Registered: 3-2006
Posted on Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 11:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Would a 29 guage sheet metal roof be any good as a groundplane? its about a 26 degree slope. Has anyone tried this?
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Tech237
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Username: Tech237

Post Number: 610
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Monday, November 06, 2006 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Yes - I have run a sheet metal roof as a ground plane and in fact a ham friend of mine in B aker still does. It will work but a flatter roof would be better.

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