I am currently using a Bulgarian antenna stick from Ebay with FA pro stick, sticking just above the chimney (27ft ASL). Abt 4ft vy good quality...
I would suggest you start with Stretch as the basis - despite the networking issues. For my Pi's I'm not interested in the desktop as my my Pi's...
Too bad that the user from the main site does not work in the forum & signup is required... Maybe check if all registered users/feeders can be...
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