Re: [CQ-Contest] Query re F12 C31XR

[VE5ZX <ve5zx@hotmail.com>]

Charles - Perhaps you aren't familiar with the C31XR. It isn't a 2 el 
antenna
It has 31 foot boom, 3 full size elements 20, 4 full size elements on 15 
and 7 full size elements on 10 . Here is an interesting comparison of 
the performance of C31XR compared to some monobanders.
Force 12 C31XR vs. Optimized Monobanders
http://www.kkn.net/~n2ic/c31xr/c31xr.htm

Syl - VE5ZX



On 06/04/2015 10:57 PM, Charles Harpole wrote:
> I will put my 5 el. monobanders up against your 2 el F-12 anytime.
> Remember, a "great antenna" is just better than the dipole you used to have.
> Charly
>
> On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 2:20 AM, Ray Benny <rayn6vr@cableone.net> wrote:
>
> > I recommend separate feed lines. Its great having one radio/amp on one
> > band, and a second radio/amp on another. Almost instant band change. You
> > really don't have to be an SO2R op to enjoy it!
> >
> > It will cost more now to do it, but even more later.
> >
> > Ray,
> > N6VR
> >
> > On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 5:43 AM, Peter Chamalian W1RM <w1rm@comcast.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I've had mine up since 2003.  It's a kick butt antenna and works
> > perfectly
> > > with the MAG240N for 40.  I turn my stack with a Yaesu 2800 which just
> > > works!  In the past I've had to replace rotors every year or two
> > (including
> > > Orion's Hy-Gain monster, etc.).  The Yaesu just works too!
> > >
> > > I had originally set it up with separate feeds on each band with the idea
> > > of
> > > doing SO2R but that never materialized so with the help of W2GD, we made
> > it
> > > single feed.  In my case, the antenna is set for the CW bands which
> > > translates into the potential need for a tuner on the high end of some
> > > bands.
> > >
> > > Pete, W1RM
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> > > David Siddall
> > > Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2015 2:48 PM
> > > To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> > > Subject: [CQ-Contest] Query re F12 C31XR
> > >
> > > I am about to put up a C31XR.  Is there any known performance difference
> > > between using one feed line and separate feed lines for each of the 3
> > bands
> > > (aside from enabling SO2R without a triplexer)?  Other pros/cons?  Thanks
> > > for any information.  73,  Dave K3ZJ
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