I'm returning back to radio after 25+ years out of it..and have been looking into whats available in base antennas..and everything that I come across is between 18-22 foot long/tall. I do not remember any antennas being that tall..except for the fiberglass big stick junk! So..What gives with antennas these days? I'm too old for building one..have to buy from whats out there..but their seems to be nothing available/worth a filp that's under 12 feet in length! Whats up with that? All commets welcome!