Im looking to replace a very old 3 element tribander. Im looking at either KT34M2, or OptiBeam OB9-5. Both have similar gain and f/b figures. My question, does anyone have experience with these in co
I forgot to add, we do get winds of 40 to 50 mph during winter here in Minnesota. Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Tow
Thank you to all the respondents to my antenna question. Your information was very helpful. Ive decided to go with the interlaced design of either the OptiBeam or one from JK. I just need to follow u
Hi, has anyone tried to verify the F/B (dB) of 18 - 25 , on the OB9-5? It seems high to me with a 16.73 ft boom and literally 2 elements on most bands. Bruce, K0SON Sent from my iPad ________________
Has anyone tried either the folded or unfolded skeleton sleeve dipole by W1ZR (May &Oct 2011 QST) for 75/40 meters ? If so, Id like to hear your results and thoughts. 73 Bruce K0SON Sent from my iPad
I would like to fine someone near St Paul ,Mn to remove an old tribander from a 9 ft quad pod on the roof of my house, and install an new optibeam on the same tower. Must be insured and bonded. Thank
Hello, Ive got a Ham IV rotor issue and Norm is not taking in units for rebuild at this time. Looks like Im in need of a new rotor. Question, T2X or Yaesu G-1000 ? Pro and con of either ? Thanks in a
Did you check with the guys at DX Engineering? They may be able to help you. K0SON, Bruce Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Tony, I have the GM 9ft quad pod on my garage with an OB9-5. It works good, but I found that I need a little extra power on SSB fo some DX work (just 500 Watts). Be sure you follow GMs mounting instr
I wouldnt think that would be covered in the Uniform Building Code, but might be in a city or township ordinance. Bruce. K0SON Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ ______
The Hornet and later Swan used cast aluminum boom to element and boom to mast clamps. Bruce K0SON Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ ___________________________________