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Sirio SD 27 Dipole Antenna

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I would like to turn this antenna into a 2 element yagi. My question is, should I add a director or a reflector . I only want a two element because of space limitations. Would there be any difference in gain either way. Would it be better to orient this antenna horizontally or vertically for shooting skip? :unsure:
 

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If you mount it to a metal mast with the mast a little higher than the dipole its already a 2 element beam. Not a Yagi but still directional with some gain.

I would like to turn this antenna into a 2 element yagi. My question is, should I add a director or a reflector . I only want a two element because of space limitations. Would there be any difference in gain either way. Would it be better to orient this antenna horizontally or vertically for shooting skip? :unsure:
 
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