Re: [TowerTalk] Optibeam OBLY14-5

[Craig Miller <dcm@stanford.edu>]

Kurt Andress, K7NV, who knows more about antennas and towers than all of 
the rest of us combined, warns that the Optibeam antennas have 
reliability/durability problems because they use Turkish aluminum.  K7LV 
is a very wise man.
Craig
WA6OXK

On 11/14/2018 9:11 AM, W3YY wrote:
> I'm considering the Optibeam OBLY14-5 for a new antenna.
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> Anyone have experience with or comments about this antenna?
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> My goals are:
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> 5 Band - 20, 17, 15, 12, 10M performance with performance equal to at least
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> No traps or motors.  Single feed.
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> Under 150lbs and less than 23 square foot wind load.
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> Rugged construction.
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> Cost:  Under $2,500
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> 73, Bob - W3YY
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