Author: "Robert G. Strickland" <rcrgs@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:42:23 +0000
I'm thinking of replacing my quad with either a Skyhawk or M2's KT36XA [reasons available on request]. I would appreciate any comments on these two antennas, or suggestions for some other tribander o
Robert: I installed my Skyhawk (my first Yagi) on my Trylon tower (my first tower) in 2001. I decided on the Skyhawk based on the good review it received in Steve and Ward's booklet, "HF Tribander Pe
I don't think you would be going wrong with either choice. While I haven't used one, I did help K4FJ put his Skyhawks up. They appear to be well built, and Steve is very pleased with how they play.
Sounds like you should take a gander at our tribander comparison report from _www.championradio.com/publications.html_ (http://www.championradio.com/publications.html) . The SkyHawk and KT34XA were
Who buys a cow if he wants just a nap of milk? :-) Why don´t you tell him more about the anomalies of the 34? 73 Peter Sounds like you should take a gander at our tribander comparison report fr
I have a KT36XA in the air at a 100feet in a very windy part of Colorado. The construction took some time but it all went together fine and it has withstood some intense hail storms nearby tornados a
First let me say that I have no experience with the Skyhawk other than knowing two fellow hams who owned one. I have been in the process of downsizing and after speaking to a number of people and res
If you want the nap of milk, you don't need the cow. You go to the store and buy the milk for $17 plus shipping & handling. The cow would cost you $2,200. 73 de Bob - KØRC in MN (who bought th
I certainly will not as the content seems to me very questionable. 73 Peter If you want the nap of milk, you don't need the cow. You go to the store and buy the milk for $17 plus shipping & handling.
Author: "Robert G. Strickland" <rcrgs@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:09:22 +0000
Bob... At the expense of appearing dense, did you buy the SkyHawk, and if so, do you intend to be positive about the antenna? ...robert Robert G. Strickland PhD ABPH - KE2WY rcrgs@verizon.net.usa Syr
Author: "Robert G. Strickland" <rcrgs@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:24:55 +0000
Steven... Thanks for this and your other direct message. Another "issue" comes up that I have seen here and there on the reflector, but I'm still not sure about the answer. I live in Syracuse NY, and
I use "alumslip" (I thinks it´s a product from the U.K.) on he joints of my yagis. Thats a kind of grease mixed with very fine aluminum powder. After mounting and aligment I put a double layer
Bob, No, I didn't buy the SkyHawk. I bought the Steve&Ward report for $17 plus shipping and handling and got a ton of good information from it. 73 de Bob - KØRC in MN Bob... At the expense of
Robert, In the USA, a similar aluminum oxidation-prevention product is called NOALOX. I bought mine in the electrical section at Home Depot some time ago and do recall seeing it there within the past
Author: "Robert G. Strickland" <rcrgs@verizon.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:51:46 +0000
Dan et al... If the SkyHawk and KT36XA are more-or-less equivalent performers, especially in my so-so QTH, then it would seem that the simpler design of the SkyHawk would recommend it over the KT. Is