Wow, seems like there are as many answers to this as there are 
hams on the list.  If I had the room, I would do just that, get 
them far apart.  Thanks and 73, Jim WA6EKS


 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan R.  Downing" <[log in to unmask]
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Date sent: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:08:10 -0700
Subject: Re: Antenna questions

4 to 5 feet is awfully close, so I would urge you to get them as 
far apart
as possible.


Alan R.  Downing
Phoenix, AZ


-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators 
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On Behalf Of John Miller
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 11:04 AM
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Subject: Re: Antenna questions

Mine runs about that far from my vertical and the vertical was 
there before
the dipole, I can't say I noticed any difference at all.  In fact 
mine might
be closer, more like 3 feet.  As long as they don't touch, where 
the dipole
is horizontal and vertical is, well, vertical, it shouldn't be 
any problem.
Like I said, I don't have any problem here, I know others who 
have done the
same thing and not had any problem.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Gammon" <[log in to unmask]
To: <[log in to unmask]
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 1:41 PM
Subject: Antenna questions


 Hello list.  I have some Antenna questions.  I have a multi-band
 dipole antenna that I am using for 10 through 80 meters.  I want
 to put up a vertical antenna that will work on 10 through 20 or
 maybe 40 meters.  Am not sure about it's coverage because 
someone
 gave the vertical to me and I don't have an accessible manual.
 Anyway, my question is that, when the vertical is up, the dipole
 will cross the plain of the vertical maybe 4 to 5 feet from the
 vertical.  Do any of you folks think there will be any
 significant adverse interaction between the dipole and vertical.
 Should I try to locate the vertical farther from the dipole? Am
 pretty restricted on options.  Thanks for your comments  and 73,
 Jim WA6EKS