Hi, Zach Is this one of his single antenna models? I have his "Easy Satellite" antenna, and used it to make 35 contacts on Field Day. If it's a single antenna, like mine, you can rotate the boom in the clamp so the elements are in an "X" position relative to the mast. This puts each set of elements at 45* to the mast, very similar to the suggested mounting when using two antennas on a metallic cross-boom. That's how I mounted mine, and it works beautifully.

73, Jim KQ6EA

On 02/22/2011 02:46 AM, zach hillerson wrote:

I am awaiting delivery of a Gulf Alpha dual band antenna that I plan to mount on a single mast for azimuth-only control. I've read various reports of metal masts causing polarity (?) issues and others that say they are ok as long as you don't align the elements with the mast etc...

So - what is the real scoop. Should I be concerned with mast material with the above setup or is a traditional metal mast fine? If not, any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. The stronger the better IMO. Although I realize there is a pretty minimal wind loan, and it will be mounted in a Glen Martin 4' roof tower, I'd rather not worry about my mast snapping in the wind...

Thanks,

Zach N4ERZ

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