The effect on the pattern can be significant on VHF. That's why FM
broadcast stations generally use fiberglass on the first 20 feet of any guys
near the radiating "bays".
Ron N6AHA
----- Original Message -----
From: Matt T Powell <wa3uum@juno.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 1999 7:21 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Guying / VHF-UHF
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> I have been following the thread relating to the effects of steel
> guys affecting HF antenna patterns. I am wondering if the same effect
> occurs when using antennas from 50 mhz and above ? Has anyone using a
> rotating tower with VHF and UHF arrays pointing through the steel guying
> noticed any ill effects ? Or would it be worthwhile to invest in
> Phillystrand, to be used in the upper guys ?
>
> Thanks for your thoughts - 73 Matt W3UUM
>
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