"Steve" wrote in message
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I'm in the process of putting up a 4 element 6 meter beam.
I'd like it to be balanced but that means I'll be attaching
it to my pole half way between the driven element and
first director. This is a 2" diameter aluminum pole and I'm
concerned that it will interfere with the pattern.

Can anyone say (with some level of confidence) if this is
a problem? Normally, beams seem to be mounted adjacent
to an element. TIA

Steve


If the pole is perpendicular to the elements it shouldn't have much effect
on the pattern or the match, but if you want vertical polarisation then
you'll have a number of issues to contend with - the feeder as well as the
mounting pole.

Chris