Tim, No problem with the polarization however if in pointing the "mast" omni downward, it "overlaps" the metal pole then the omnidirectiional radiation pattern is going to have a "null" in the direction towards the pole. If the pole were non-metalic then no problem.
jack kwyjitim wrote: > Hello, > > I have a question regarding Antenna orinentation. Lets say I have a certain > antenna that is designed to be hung from the ceiling. That is it is pointed > down. I then have another antenna, which is designed to be mounted on a > mast, and or pole. Now I know that either is physically the same antenna, > both 'Verticial' polarized etc.... > > Would there be a problem if I mounted the 'mast' Omni pointed down? Is there > a change in the patteren? > > Thanks > > Tim > > -- > NEU : GMX Internet.FreeDSL > Ab sofort DSL-Tarif ohne Grundgeb�hr: http://www.gmx.net/info -- Jack Unger - President, Ask-Wi.Com, Inc. Author of the WISP Handbook - "Deploying License-Free Wireless WANs" http://www.ask-wi.com/book.html True Vendor-Neutral WISP Training-Troubleshooting-Consulting http://www.ask-wi.com/services.html Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (818) 227-4220
