Optibeam will outperform KT34M2, and it is much more modern design, build on
top quality materials.
Maximo
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From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bruce
Jungwirth
Sent: viernes, 15 de marzo de 2019 21:38
To: Tower Talk
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Antenna advice needed
I forgot to add, we do get winds of 40 to 50 mph during winter here in
Minnesota.
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> On Mar 15, 2019, at 4:00 PM, Bruce Jungwirth <k0son@frontiernet.net> wrote:
>
> I’m looking to replace a very old 3 element tribander. I’m looking at either
> KT34M2, or OptiBeam OB9-5. Both have similar gain and f/b figures. My
> question, does anyone have experience with these in cold, snowy, and
> sometimes ice covered conditions. The KT34 has a wind load of 4.5 sq ft, and
> the OptiBeam 7.8 sq ft probably due to the sq boom and full sized
> elements(36ft) vs 25ft on the KT34. The antenna will be mounted on a 9 ft
> quad pod tower on the garage roof, about 30 ft above ground, (can’t afford a
> real tower set up). Any information will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Bruce K0SON
>
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