Finally bought some modeling software... EZNEC... and considering YO and AO... Does anyone have models developed for any of these: Hygain TH11, DB12/17 Optibeam antennas, or any other interlaced desi
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I don't... they deserve to be thoroughly scolded for this kind "slight of hand" specification. Stick to the truth... we can handle it!!! was a little tight to enable them to stay under 2:1 across thi
Yes I would... if I were specifying bandwidth, since there is obviously no such thing as a "standard" length of cable. Why 100', why not 200', or 300' which I use, not to mention different transmissi
If you only have one antenna at a fixed height it is! Sure, there are circumstances where a lower antenna will outperform a higher antenna, but a higher antenna gives better access to the longer pat
I agree... for stuff I need to work (not E or relatively short F, most of which I've worked ) my antenna at 150 almost always beat the antenna at 50'. Remember, this is DXing generally, not contestin
If you only have one antenna at a fixed height it is! Sure, there are circumstances where a lower antenna will outperform a higher antenna, but a higher antenna gives better access to the longer pat
Not normal. Sounds like the keyway slot on the clamp platform has enlarged over time. The new "A" model adresses this I belieeve with a larger keyway. Stavking narrow VHF/UHF beams with a large HF an
Well I'm finally replacing the beams I lost in the Ice storm of '98. I have a 150' guyed tower with a HyGain HDR300A, and I'm wondering what to put on top. That XR49 looks interesting! Anyone tried i
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HAs anyone actually modeled this stack? I have these antennas in the basement for years, but never installed them because of the complications of stacking them. I'm just wondering how there performan
Reading the mail, it seems many of the popular towers in the States use tubular legs. We tend to use different brands up in Canada, and it seems to me construction is more commonly using open L shape
The L&R towers use legs that make a 60deg angle, not 90deg. They are 3 sided. They also make tubular towers, I believe. The one I use (LR20) is pretty popular up here with amateurs. I believe it is t
There are a number of differences. The BA model had problems with front-to-back in the real world. It's performance was less consistant than the 204BA. The 205CA has had a number of changes made to t
Re Pro-96-S: Has anyone actually tried this monster? Re: Pro-96: This might be a more reasonable alternative, but I've heard conflicting reports of it's performance. Anyone care to pass on their firs
Why bother with a rotating dipole... we've use a simple inverted vee for Field Day for years, and 40M is a bottomless pit of contacts. Directivity is hardly an issue at a height of 30-40 Ft. Crossed
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The T2X is not up to the job in my opinion. I installed one to turn a 3el Hygain 40M beam, and it lasted less than a week before breaking the main gear. Also the torque is barely adequate. The HDR300