This is why on the UHF arrays the dipoles are paired. Chuck WB2EDV
----- Original Message ----- > > I tried configuring the dipoles of a UHF 4-pole for omni coverage at one > site & noticed very poor performance. Modeling the antenna in NEC I > noticed not only is the pattern scalloped, but the peak gain is lower than > the nominal 6 dBd as well. > > Bob NO6B > >