Richard wrote:


So, I could use a metalic boom but make sure the elements are insulated,
then the model is pretty much the practical design.

This means then that designing a practical antenna would be greatly
simplified either by using a non conducting boom or insulating the elements.

At 2m, yes, especially if it's a decent broadband design, at 432,
definately no, even if broadband. The shielding from the boom is
significant at 432.

tom
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