TOMK5RC wrote:
>
> In a message dated 98-03-11 15:30:19 EST, kk7gw@hotmail.com writes:
>
> << Okay, another person with a low dipole is venturing into the tower
> arena. I'm looking at a US Tower 40 or 48 foot free-standing tower, and
> then either a tribander and a separate 40 beam, or a 10-40 beam like the
> C4 or something. I have about $1200-1300 to spend on the tower, the
> antennas, and the rotators, so I can't go out and get really expensive
> stuff. Any suggestions for someone who knows almost nothing about
> towers and rotatable antennas? >>
>
> You have a real dilemma. First, $1300 will barely get you the antenna, rotor
> and cables (there are very few C-4's on the used market). Second, unless you
> live on a hill top, you are going to be very disappointed with a 40 or 20
> meter antenna at 40'. I suggest you do some more discovery on what you want
> and what you can afford.
>
> Tom, K5RC/7
>
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I think ya just have to think a bit smaller if you have a limited
budget. I know from firsthand experience! A small 3 element 10-15-20
tribander at even 45 feet will beat a dipole at the same height about
90% of the time. Also a small antenna does not require a massive rotor
and the wind load problems are minimalized. I think you have to forget
about the 40 meter beam. Put up a 40 meter half-square and work plenty
of DX. Stay within your limits, go for it, and have a ton of fun!
just my 2 centavos .... N1MSV
.....at the dawn of the New Age of Man,
they will abide with us.
Their glory and fire will burn like
sparks among the stubble!
Gareth
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