A.V. Ashihmin – Dr.Sc.(Eng.), Professor, Director of Voronezh branch of JSC «IRKOS»; 

Main Engineer, JSC «IRKOS» (Moscow)

L.N. Korotkov – Dr.Sc.(Phys.-Math.), Professor, Department of Solid State Physics, Voronezh State Technical University Yu.G. Pasternak – Dr.Sc.(Eng.), Professor, Department of Radio Electronic Systems and Devices, 

Voronezh State Technical University

P.V. Pershin – Post-graduate Student, Leading Engineer, JSC «IRKOS» (Moscow)

Yu.A. Rembovsky – Ph.D.(Phys.-Math.), Leading Research Scientist, JSC «IRKOS» (Moscow)

A.V. Sitnikov – Dr.Sc.(Phys.-Math.), Professor, Department of Solid State Physics, Voronezh State Technical University

S.M. Fedorov – Ph.D.(Eng.), Department of Radio Electronic Systems and Devices, Voronezh State Technical University

To reduce distortions in antenna directional pattern of antenna elements caused by radio direction-finding antenna array mast, it is proposed to use the array of Pistolcors loops with resistors in shoulders breacks and without shorting the vibrators to mast.

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