Not a bad antenna although I would advise to 'not' use the "tie them all
together" feed system recommended by the mfgr.
I used seperate feeds switched at the mast & matching stubs to each loop.
Also, I'm not a fan of the auminum wire - I used
hard drawn 7/22 bare copper.
Lots of interaction between 10 & 12 meters, poor pattern and swr on these
bands.
Heavy antenna due to the thick wall fiberglass construction.
73
Denny WB8K
>From: "Rod Brink" <rodbrink@montereybay.com>
>To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>Subject: [TowerTalk] Lightning bolt quads
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 19:04:32 -0700
>
>I see that Lightning Bolt quads are still being sold. I read a review of
>them once which, as I remember, was generally favorable. Am considering
>buying one, since they are so cheap. But will I be sorry??
>
>Anybody out there with experience?
>
>73
>Rod, KE6RSF
>
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