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QRN/LC - I've seen too many problems with vertically-polarized antennas being installed with vertical support structures (or other metallic vertical members) within the very near field of the driven element. So many that I can't encourage it.

LC, you can always experiment with different configurations, but based on what I've learned from installations on Navy ships and shore facilities tells me that much of the gain you might realize due to polarization will be offset by the signal coupling to the mast/tower and thence to ground.

[QUOTE="Beetle, post: 111519, member: 1066"] QRN/LC - I've seen too many problems with vertically-polarized antennas being installed with vertical support structures (or other metallic vertical members) within the very near field of the driven element. So many that I can't encourage it. LC, you can always experiment with different configurations, but based on what I've learned from installations on Navy ships and shore facilities tells me that much of the gain you might realize due to polarization will be offset by the signal coupling to the mast/tower and thence to ground. [/QUOTE]

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