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Subject: [Towertalk] Antenna Advice
From: KJ0M@mchsi.com (Jim Schnaidt)
Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 10:26:11 -0600
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>
>I'm considering the M-Squared 2 element 40 but am not totally committed
>to that.  The 20-10 (30-10) Meter antenna is a puzzle.
>
>After looking at what's available, it seems to come down to Tennadyne
>T-12, M-Squared 30-10LPA, Sommer XP80.
>
>OR
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>3 beams, one for 40, one for the traditional 20-10 and one for the WARC
>bands.
>
>Your comments/experience appreciated.


Pete,

For 10-20 meters, including the WARC bands, have you considered the 
Force 12 Model 5BA? That's what I'm using. It's the D model, rated 
for 100 MPH. I have it mounted on a US Tower 72' retractable tower. 
It's 15 elements on a 33 foot boom and works extremely well for me. 
It doesn't solve your 30-40 meter problem, but personally, I am 
considering the Force 12 230/240, which is 2L on 30 and 40 interlaced 
on 1 boom. I'm currently using a half sloper for 30,40,80 and 160 off 
the side of the tower, so a beam for 30 and 40 would be nice.

Force 12 antennas, IMHO, are very well engineered and materials are 
top quality and they work well, too.

Just my 2 cents.


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73,              
                 
Jim              
KJØM

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