The Steppir will give you 180 in a few seconds. Get the DB36!
Thanks,
Ed
> On Feb 27, 2019, at 6:54 AM, Jeff Blaine <KeepWalking188@ac0c.com> wrote:
>
> Jim,
>
> The 4sq is a great antenna but the yagi beats the 4SQ almost all the time,
> and often by some to a lot of s-units when it comes specifically to raw
> signal strength. In some cases the difference is simply amazing.
>
> On the other hand the yagi won't change directions instantly and it won't
> provide an omni direction response. I often run with the stack on EU and
> then jump to the 4-sq if I get a caller that I can't make out from another
> direction because he's off the side or back. I was going to take down the
> 4sq but the ability to point in some other direction instantly is a real help
> especially in contesting.
>
> 73/jeff/ac0c
> alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
> www.ac0c.com
>
>> On 27-Feb-19 11:31 AM, Jim wrote:
>> WOW Jeff! There's a lot of info there! Interesting how well the 4 square
>> works compared to the Yagi.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks for posting!
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>> 73
>> Jim W7RY
>>
>>> On 2/26/2019 7:48 PM, Jeff Blaine wrote:
>>> Picking the "best" 40m beam is very hard on 40m and requires a compromise
>>> unless you have a big tower, a big rotor, moderate wind/ice exposure,
>>> height limitations and CW/SSB only vs. wideband CW+SSB. Oh, and a serious
>>> budget of course. That's why there are so many different designs in the
>>> market.
>>>
>>> A bit of the decision process for both the beam type selection and suppler
>>> may be found here for those interested:
>>>
>>> https://ac0c.com/main/page_acc_towersantennas_40m_stack.html
>>>
>>> 73/jeff/ac0c
>>> alpha-charlie-zero-charlie
>>> www.ac0c.com
>>>
>>>> On 26-Feb-19 10:57 AM, john@kk9a.com wrote:
>>>> Momobeam makes a T element 40m beam also, I used one last year operating as
>>>> PJ4R. I have modeled a lot of 40m beams and it is hard to get a lot of
>>>> gain
>>>> with a single antenna. The Moxon is a nice design but it does not defy
>>>> physics.
>>>>
>>>> John KK9A
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Grant Saviers KZ1W wrote:
>>>> All true, Jim.
>>>>
>>>> As well, re W6NL's design of the 40m Moxon being discussed. I built/own
>>>> two. Also NEC4 verified. K3LR and 8P5A use them. The JK Moxon looks
>>>> like a close derivative.
>>>>
>>>> Grant KZ1W
>>>>
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