Side Mount Dipole

A variation of the standard dipole antenna designed for side mounting, typically on structures such as communication towers or building exteriors. It consists of two conductive elements, known as 'dipoles', extending in opposite directions from the mounting point. The side mount design allows the antenna to be positioned higher on a structure than might be feasible with a top-mounted antenna, enhancing signal coverage without increasing the height of the structure itself. With a relatively simple construction and the ability to achieve an omnidirectional radiation pattern in the horizontal plane, side mount dipole antennas are commonly used in broadcasting and other wireless communication applications. Includes both standard and folded dipole types.