Originally Posted By: paul
why dont they just use real trees?



Bill S. probably has the best answer, but a good answer is that real trees have structural problems. For one thing most trees don't get all that tall. And the ones that do get tall enough take a long time to grow. Plus they have a bad habit of breaking down in high winds. For that matter they sway badly at the tops, which could have a bad effect on reception.

Bill Gill

C is not the speed of light in a vacuum.
C is the universal speed limit.