Top Antenna Question with Rearward Performance

[SkySteve]

Does it matter if the antenna is straight up or at an angle?

[jmodguy]

Not really. The losses start getting bad the closer you get to perpendicular. the antenna will still work, but will be degraded somewhat (lot's o' math). The typical "swept" antennas used on aircraft are not a factor.

[SkySteve]

Thanks, Jeff.