Roy, it is a mistake to consider one element of a radiating system as being
distinct from another. Reflectors and directors do not operate
independently of the embedded 1/2-wave dipole. And, for example, the
universally-made error of treating radiation from the feedline as being
independent of that from the antenna is a serious matter. Aggravated by
ignoring the choke location if there is one.

Similar (greatly prolonged) educational mistakes lead to serious
misunderstanding the purpose of the so-called SWR meter - the very last of
the meters remaining on the front panels of our commercial black-box
transmitters.

They will soon go.

But what does it matter. It's only a hobby. I still get my pleasures from
it. And no doubt so do you.
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Reg, G4FGQ