[TowerTalk] 4 Square question

[dave arruzza]

To all:
I have a question..
Do the 2 inactive elements contribute anything to array. 
 
ie: beaming to Europe I would be utilizing my northeast and southwest elements...are the other two elements contributing anything to the array at that time. 
 
I am asking this question for the following reason:
I am using 3/4 wave phasing lines and could reposition 2 of my elements away from the "square" and still reach the switch box. Doing this would take 2 elements out of pedestrian traffic on my property.
 
73
Dave
W1CTN
Radio Ansonia