Ok. I guess a little more stick (mast) wouldn't change the pattern all that
much. Thanks for your response.
Norm
KE0ZT
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From: TowerTalk [towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] on behalf of Joe Subich,
W4TV [lists@subich.com]
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 5:11 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Effect of tower on antenna performance
Assuming your tower is vertical, your Yagi is horizontally polarized
and the diameter of the tower is much less than 1/4 wave, the tower
will have negligible effect on the Yagi's tuning and pattern.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 2015-03-16 2:46 PM, Cox, Norman R. wrote:
> Dear Group,
>
> I don't think I've ever seen any information on how a tower effects an
> HF beam's tuning and pattern. I've never simulated the effect or made any
> measurements myself. Can anyone tell me what generally to expect if the mast
> is only one or two feet above the tower? Would a mast 5 or 6 feet higher be
> any better?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Norm
> KE0ZT
>
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