Hi,

I followed the links provided by some of you for correction factor
calculation and managed to find a folded dipole design that accounts for
elements through the boom that are connected to it electrically.

I found from another link a construction method for the folded radiator
and balun match. The design shows the shield of coax feedline and balun
being connected to the boom but the elements in that second design are
isolated from the boom.

Q: Can I still ground the coax to the boom if the elements are also
attached to the boom ?

Thanks

Regards

David