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Old August 22nd 09, 11:42 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Do I Insulate the yagi boom from the mast

On Aug 22, 3:13*am, "barett" wrote:
When mounting any yagi beam to a metal mast, is it best to insulate the boom
from the metal mast?


No. At least from a lightning point of view. I never insulate the boom
from the mast.

Are there any benefits in insulating the boom from the mast or not when
mounting?


Not that I can think of.