I am considering the purchase of a Titanex V-160E for an upcoming
DXpedition. I have done some reading already, and would now like
to see what experiences folks have had.
1: Is there a problem hauling the antenna as excess airline
baggage with the 6+ ft length?
I have never taken it on an airline, but you may check with G3WGV, who I
believe took it to VK9 some years back.
2: Is there any advantage in using their V-160AS tuner? (TX power
will be 1.5KW class)
Compared to what ?. I used first the Amteritron 1.5 kw tuner
The problem was that I had to walk out in the field to change bands.
The beauty of the TITANEX box is remote band switching 160-80-40 meter
bands.
3: I recall hearing about an extended length version - 112 or 118
ft? I don't see it on their site or WX0B
Never heard of anything but 26 meters height.
4: Has anyone successfully installed one on a building roof?
Like a hotel?
I dont think so. I guess it is a practical problem primarly.
Most DXpeditions put it on or near the beach, close to salt water.
5: Is it as flexible as it seems, or is there significant risk of
bending or damaging the antenna during installation?
It is an amazing sight when you raise it. It bends like a crossbow and you
think :
It will break any moment.A few seconds later when you get it more vertical
it just goes back to normal.
I was VERY impressed by the flxeibility and strength of the Titan-Aluminium
materials!!!
The factory supplied it with 3 sets of guys. I found I needed 4 to keep it
up during the winter storms.
If you go to a windy place - use 4 !!!!!!
6: Has anyone used their SES-160 receiving array?
NO
7: I presume the general rule of more radials are better applies.
Has anyone operated one with tuned radials or elevated radials?
NO. I just used random lengths - as close to 1/4 wave as possible.
8: Any observed interaction with a V-80 in proximity?
Depends on distance of course. I dont know what would be a critical distance
but as they are for different bands it should be minimum.
My reason for selecting the V160 E was that I had to remove the antenna
every spring
when the farmer who owns the land started his ploving !! I later got e spot
for a permanent installation
and use the V160 HD. I have seen in bending over in stormy weather and just
goes back to a straight
vertical again afterwards.
I would recommend it to anybody.
Photos can be found on my photowebsite WWW://no.photos.yahoo.com/la5he
For V16oE look under RADIO. For V 160HD look at ANTENNAS.
Mind you, the product documentation from Titanex so far has been less than
what you would expect.
That is their week point as far as I am concerned. Jay perhaps does
something in USA in additon to what
the factory supplies.
73
" RAG " Ragnar Otterstad LA5HE JW5HE OZ8RO
located in Telemark - Home of skiing.
Take a look at :
www.visitTelemark.no for more details.
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