Tigerbangs advise is a very good way to keep cost down and get good results without the hassle of a rotor or switch.
The top of your chimney doesn't allow much space between the mount straps so i would run the mast all the way to the ground for best support and easy grounding.
I wouldn't worry about the trees too much, your signals are strong and the XG-42 YA-6713 should work well.
You could also use wall brackets instead which would allow you to keep clear of the wood smoke.
Last edited by baud; 2-Oct-2010 at 11:44 AM.
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