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So after some further discussion with the locals most have they beams mounted vertically, so I'm guessing I'll need to do the same which I assume means I'll have to seperate the A99 an M104 or Sirio SY-4, which are the two 4 elements I am considering ATM unless someone has a better option I should be considering.

Also, I've done a little more research on the net and am still getting mixed reviews regarding the aluminum mast as well as the coax interfering with a vertical element beam configuration. For the love of God, surely this concept is not a new one. I am just wanting to do this the correct, and most advantagious way for local coms.

And lastely, I presently have RG-8X running to the A99. I also have LMR-400 running to a Diamond X50A for my 2M which sits about 8ft off to the side of the A99 at present. Would I be better served to use something like LMR-400 or DRF-400 for the 4 element over RG-8X as well or will RG-8X do the job for the 4 element?

So at the risk of beating a dead horse I have come here asking for advise again.
Looking forward to further input.

Thanks, and 73's

<blockquote data-quote="McHarley94" data-source="post: 854532" data-attributes="member: 70785">So after some further discussion with the locals most have they beams mounted vertically, so I&#039;m guessing I&#039;ll need to do the same which I assume means I&#039;ll have to seperate the A99 an M104 or Sirio SY-4, which are the two 4 elements I am considering ATM unless someone has a better option I should be considering. Also, I&#039;ve done a little more research on the net and am still getting mixed reviews regarding the aluminum mast as well as the coax interfering with a vertical element beam configuration. For the love of God, surely this concept is not a new one. I am just wanting to do this the correct, and most advantagious way for local coms. And lastely, I presently have RG-8X running to the A99. I also have LMR-400 running to a Diamond X50A for my 2M which sits about 8ft off to the side of the A99 at present. Would I be better served to use something like LMR-400 or DRF-400 for the 4 element over RG-8X as well or will RG-8X do the job for the 4 element?So at the risk of beating a dead horse I have come here asking for advise again.Looking forward to further input.Thanks, and 73&#039;s</blockquote>

[QUOTE="McHarley94, post: 854532, member: 70785"] So after some further discussion with the locals most have they beams mounted vertically, so I'm guessing I'll need to do the same which I assume means I'll have to seperate the A99 an M104 or Sirio SY-4, which are the two 4 elements I am considering ATM unless someone has a better option I should be considering. Also, I've done a little more research on the net and am still getting mixed reviews regarding the aluminum mast as well as the coax interfering with a vertical element beam configuration. For the love of God, surely this concept is not a new one. I am just wanting to do this the correct, and most advantagious way for local coms. And lastely, I presently have RG-8X running to the A99. I also have LMR-400 running to a Diamond X50A for my 2M which sits about 8ft off to the side of the A99 at present. Would I be better served to use something like LMR-400 or DRF-400 for the 4 element over RG-8X as well or will RG-8X do the job for the 4 element? So at the risk of beating a dead horse I have come here asking for advise again. Looking forward to further input. Thanks, and 73's [/QUOTE]

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