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Hi all:
I have just constructed 2 new satellite
antennas.. the KLM 2M-14C, and the 435-40CX. They are super!
A local satellite enthusiast, who has the same
antennas (except for the larger 2 meter version) routed his Aircom coax along
the length of the beam, across (along actually) the fiberglass crossboom, and
down his tower, to avoid the weight of about 12 - 15 of the Aircom cable
dangling down from his antennas.
He found that as long as the cable was not
routed thru the driven elements, as the instructions suggest, all works
fine.
I would like to put the antennas up this
weekend, but am undecided as to which way to go. His way certainly seems more
structurally sound, but how much will the antennas' patterns be altered by this
approach? Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
73, Greg, KE2VW
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