[NLRS] Mounting 1296 Mhz loop antennas to metalic masts?

[Carl Estey]

I have contemplated putting up a DSS 1296 Mhz 45 element loop yagi and
mentioned that to Dave, N0KP, during a chat today.  He explained that the
metallic mast will very seriously degrade performance of the antenna,  

 

When stacking a 1296 Mhz loop antenna how do people mount the antenna?  I am
wondering how a 32" long 1" diameter PVC water pipe might work clamped to
the metallic mast and extending horizontally to a 90 degree elbow with a
short vertical piece of 1" PVC pipe to mount the loop antenna.

 

Ideas?

 

73

Carl Estey WA0CQG

wa0cqg at arrl.net

(952) 250-3110 (Cellphone)