I am wanting to buy a short 2 element 40 meter beam. I live near Houston, T exas so ice loading would not be a factor. From time to time I do use legal limit AM and SSB, so that might be a factor.
I would look at the OptiBeam OB2-40 http://www.optibeam.de/ The large high-q loading coils are very efficient and they will easily handle continuous legal power. I have used this antenna and it is a
If you are going to do high power AM on 40 meters, then I strongly recommend rebuilding the 402BA, digging a large pit to put it in, and feeding it with high-loss coax. 73, Steve, N2IC I am wanting t
Check into JK Antennas. jkantennas.com Ken makes a 2 element coil loaded model. Not cheap but outstanding in every way. The materials, packaging, instructions, and the customer service is becoming le
It's far from the best out there, but the Cushcraft XM-402 has a pretty good bang for the buck. I've had the earlier model for almost 20 years up only about 48 ft and it helps quite a bit. I use a st
Probably the best (IMHO) 2 element 40 is the one by Cal AV. Unlike everything else on the market, both elements are driven. It is kind of like a ZL special. Big performance advantage for a little mor
The M Squared antennas do very well. They are not cheap but will hold up to almost anything. Their link: http://www.m2inc.com/index.php?ax=amateur&pg=45 They also have 3 and 4 el versions. I have a C
If you're willing to do a little fabrication, make your own copy of the Leeson Moxon. Information available a K3LR.com. 73, ... Joe, W4TV Their link: http://www.m2inc.com/index.php?ax=amateur&pg=45 T
One or more contesters have converted shorty 40's into Moxon's. Think K3LR is running a stack. His web page says a W6NL design. No coils to blow or loading wires. www.k3lr.com Click on Hardware. Don'
Unless you are installing a Moxon on a crankup tower how do you get one mounted? I'm trying to visualize how one could be trammed up a guyed tower. Rick. K2XT ________________________________________
I would not consider the CAL AV a short 2 element 40 meter beam. John KK9A Probably the best (IMHO) 2 element 40 is the one by Cal AV. Unlike everything else on the market, both elements are driven.
Full length elements....I wouldn't either. Are these still for sale? I was under the impression they are not being produced. If it's so great, you think there would be more of them around... Chris KF
My Cal-AV 2 el 40 was installed in 2003 by N5YA, and when raised to 72 Feet (pic at www.mxg.com lower left corner) he was pissed that it clobbered his stack of two 2-el somethings! It's neither short
The gap between the Moxon tips is less than between non Moxon elements but sufficient to clear most any guyed tower. I have one (bought) that came down from R45 via a tram and will go up on a new R65
I haven't seen anyone mention the Force 12 Magnum 240N. I have one and it's been great. Covers the whole 40-meter band with good SWR and gain. It's good enough to have given me a 1st place USA finish
Dont forget the WA3FET 3 element 40m V-yagi as highlighted in Low Band Dxing. Light weight, high strength, and performance just shy of a full sized 40m 3 element Yagi with a nice, wide swr bandwidth.
I have never used or installed a Force12 40m beam but I imagine that it would be a task to adjust the linear loading wires for each element. John KK9A it's been great. Covers the whole 40-meter band
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I started this discussion, and am frankly overwhelmed by the quantity and quality of the suggestions and discussion given on this subject. Again, I'd like to thank everyone for your views. They were
Probably the best (IMHO) 2 element 40 is the one by Cal AV. Unlike everything else on the market, both elements are driven. It is kind of like a ZL special. Big performance advantage for a little mor