In a message dated 4/13/02 5:48:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
barrie@centric.net writes:
> Several months ago I queried the list regarding the Force 12 620/340. While
> I received several responses regarding real, and potential, mechanical
> problems, I don't believe anyone had anything to say regarding real-world
> performance.
>
> Spring is springing, here in Montana. I have an empty 80' tower.
>
> Since I'm more interested in 40M than 20M, besides the 620/340, I'm also
> considering the 520/340.
>
> Anyone have any experience with either of these antennas? I'm especially
> interested in the performance of the 40 meter section.
>
Well, I don't think you'd be making any kind of mistake by installing
either one of those antennas.
Does the linear loaded 40M work as well as a full-sized version? No - the
LL design is a compromise.
As far as the potential mechanical problems, double or triple-row the
rivets per joint and they won't come apart. Make sure the element
boom-to-element brackets are backed up with thru-bolts. And pay the extra 10%
for the upgraded 100 MPH version.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH
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