Hold the phone! You’re telling me now that the government lies to people?!
I have also heard of this tale of “not-spots” but have found no evidence myself. The SWR and near field antennas stuff you mentioned makes a lot of sense, I just didn’t understand how I could be stealing electrons meant for others. I mean, if it worked that way wouldn’t trees also creat not spots, especially if they get to a certain height?! Anyway, thanks for the info, and… 73?