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Subject: [TowerTalk] Recommendations for Purchasing a short 2 Element 40 Meter Beam
From: "L L bahr " <pulsarxp@embarqmail.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:21:07 -0400 (EDT)
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I am wanting to buy a short 2 element 40 meter beam.  I live near Houston, T 
exas so ice loading would not be a factor.  From time to time I do use legal 
limit AM and SSB, so that might be a factor.  At one time I used a HyG ain 
402BA but took it down years ago when I moved.  I still have it and had planned 
to refurbish it and install it at the present QTH.  However, what little I have 
read there are much better short 2 element 40 meter beams out there these 
days.  I think high power AM is not the best idea with this old antenna.  
Consequently, my mind has now progressed to the point where I think I need a 
different newer short 2 element 40 meter beam. 

I'd sure be interested in hearing from knowledgeable hams what I should 
consider buying and why.  These things are not cheap, so I don't want to make a 
mistake in what I purchase.  I'm thinking the AM power requirement might limit 
my selection.  I'll be mounting the antenna up around 50 foot.  So can you guys 
give me some advice?  I'd sure appreciate any advice you might be able to pass 
on to me. 

73, 

Lee, w0vt 
Houston
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