Ian White GM3SEK wrote:
> Roger (K8RI) wrote:
>
>> I have a pair of stacked C3i 2-meter beams. The boom to mast mount is
>> just a u-bolt with a TV like mast clamp. The boom is fairly small
>> diameter and isn't strong enough to really tighten down on the boom to
>> mast clamps. I'm going to be adding 4 X 6 attachment plates using 1 1/4"
>> SS saddle clamps. The elements go straight through the boom and are
>> insulated from it. Should I consider making any adjustments to the
>> elements?
>>
>>
> The boom to mast clamp won't affect the resonance of any parasitic
> element... unless you're implying that one of the elements would have to
> pass right through your extended mounting plate?
>
Nope, and the mounting plates will be raised by the thickness of the
saddle clamps. I',m just going large enough on the plates to keep the
things stable on the cross boom.
Thanks es 73
Roger (K8RI)
>
>
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