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]>
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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
>