On a slightly related note... I'm just about to the point on the deck project that I should be starting on the flag pole.

Had a little trouble drilling holes last night (my first hole ended up in a unexpected place... right behind a 2x4 that was mounted on the wall, currently holding up antenna aluminum), but did finally get it done. I have the coax feed in place; ran out of daylight before I got the electrical wiring in. That's tonight's part. Once I have the wire in place, and the outdoor outlet boxes mounted, I can seal the holes, add some more trim, and then it's FPV time. Should be this weekend, weather and family permitting.

There are many hams who for one reason or another are stuck in an HOA or CC&R situation that doesn't permit overt antennas. But covert/stealth antennas are another story. And the Flag Pole Vertical is just too good an idea for a covert/stealth antenna to pass up... even if I don't have the restrictions myself...