Saad Mahaini wrote:
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> I plan to put up a 4E tri or 5 bander quad on my new tower, and I will
> greatly appreciate hearing words of wisdom on these rascals.
Saad:
I have had a Lightning Bolt 5 band 2 element Quad up on my tower since 1993.
The top spreader arms are heavy duty (all arms are fiberglass with L.B. co). I
live in Michigan and this antenna has held up under winter storms, spring
storms, winter icing, etc. It is a great performer as well, both transmitting
and receiving. I have mine on a 3 inch boom (2 in. standard). If you want to
expand to 4 elements a three inch boom is standard. You might want to read
the review of this Quad in CQ magazine April 1993, pgs.52-3. Also, one feed
line only for two element. At worst, mine has about 1.7:1 swr on parts of 20
meters. Full legal power is ok as well.
Have Fun!
Bob n8wfl
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