On my base station set up I use the Solarcon IMAX 2000 with a GPK (Ground Plane Kit). It is mounted to 20' of heavy duty mast and 3' tripod. Got the guy wires and turnbuckles installed. No issues in 4 years. I do operate with a handicap. A wall of pine trees behind the house but I manage to enjoy local and DX communications. So I am using 400 series coaxial cable with the silver plated teflon PL-259 connectors and Diamond CX310A coaxial switch box. Grounded with a Hyperlink Technologies grounding kit and Erico 5/8"x8' copperbonded ground rod. I have a Magnum Raptor, Cobra 2000 GTL and Radios Shack DX-394 share the use of the IMAX 2000. All in all it is an easy antenna to assemble and performs very well within its design. From ground to tip is about 60', Bulldog.