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Why is the boom of the yagi antenna connected to a metal mast and electrical ground?(a) Better signal directivity(b) Increased bandwidth(c) Lightning protection(d) To avoid short circuitingI had been asked this question during an interview.My question comes from Types of Antenna topic in division Antennas and Wave Propagation of Avionics

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Right choice is (c) Lightning protection

Explanation: The centers of the parasitic ELEMENTS are neutral ELECTRICALLY; these elements can be connected DIRECTLY to the boom. For the best lightning protection, the boom can then be connected to a METAL MAST and electrical ground.



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