mike:
i have the discoverer 72 , nice antena, works nice at 55 , i can say EU,
NA, SA, PACIFIC qso's no big problem, is a good antenna , linear
loading, good aluminum, around, but have a problem , the wire (solid alum)
that is used for the linear load, with the time breaks in the point where
the tip of the element and the insulator joint, there is a modification and
article in the qst or cq that appears past year.
is the only i can say.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Fatchett" <w0mu@w0mu.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 8:00 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] 40m beam
>
> I am looking for suggestions or comments on 2 ele 40m beams.
>
> I am going to be putting up a Trylon 64ft self supporting tower with a
> SteppIR 4 ele beam and would like a reasonable 40m beam.
>
> Interaction is a concern.
>
> I have heard good and bad things about the "new" Cushcraft xm240. I have
> seen nothing on the Hy-gain Discoverer 72 and have hesitations because of
> the ownership. The Optibeams look interesting but are sure pricey. The
> Force 12 Mag 240 might be a player too. I work phone and cw.
>
> Any comments greatly appreciated.
>
> Mike
> W0MU
>
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