Should I mount this antenna horizontally or vertically? I heard when mounted horizontally the antenna is directional, but im not exactly sure how much of a difference it would make when mounted either way. Anything would help. Thanks, Andrew.
Usually it's best to go vertically since most car antennas are also vertical. Most licensed stations use circular polarized antennas since there are a few people out there who hang their radios antenna horizontal but for the most part most people point the antenna up, so go vertical with your antenna since most listeners are.
darklife is right! FM Dipole Antenna's should be mounted vertical. A FM Dipole Antenna mounted on a metal mast is a little directional too. Horizontal mounting a dipole makes it too directional for most uses.
Hey Steve, Its Roman. You're saying that if it is mounted on a metal mast it become directional? I am moving to my new house in a couple of weeks and I was wondering how I will be able to mount the ground plane for now before I get the dipole from you. Any ideas?
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