[SCCC] More Things Available From NC6K
Dennis Younker NE6I
NE6I at cox.net
Sun May 4 11:11:17 EDT 2025
Posting more from Eric, NC6K:
1. Optibeam OB15-7 HF Yagi:
<https://www.optibeam.net/index.php?article_id=86&clang=1%0b%0b>
https://www.optibeam.net/index.php?article_id=86&clang=1
This is a 15-element 7-band yagi (40-10 including all WARC bands). The
weight is 165 lbs and the boom is 22'. I've used this as my primary antenna
for the past two years (replaced SteppIR DB-18E) and you can check
3830scores.com to see how well I've done with it in contests. I would gladly
buy it again or take it with me if I could have a tower in the new QTH. It's
has as good or better performance than the SteppIR, doesn't have any moving
parts or constant mechanical issues, and you can change bands instantly
without waiting for the tape to move (or get stuck).
I paid $4599 plus tax and shipping in April 2023 and the antenna is
basically like new. I'll sell it for $2500 plus shipping if you don't pick
it up. N6KI is going to come over in a week or two with his crew to take the
tower and if you're interested in the OB15-7, you can come by then or sooner
to check out the antenna (it's still in place). If you want it, we can
partially disassemble it so you can transport it and you can probably get it
back together and OTA in a weekend or less. I'm glad to send photos too if
you don't want to come up to Poway.
2. eAntenna DY-Mini4B Yagi:
<https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ean-r2010168?srsltid=AfmBOopUp7u0Zy-byQ
HmQTMiC432o_ux1ySsvXRPYT8Fh2qzLlt15uKK>
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/ean-r2010168?srsltid=AfmBOopUp7u0Zy-byQH
mQTMiC432o_ux1ySsvXRPYT8Fh2qzLlt15uKK
This is a compact 4-band (40, 20, 15 and 10) yagi with a 12.5' boom. It
works very nicely as a 2nd antenna for contesting and if you put it on a
tower (mine's on a push-up mast for SO2R), it will perform nicely.
I paid $1499 plus tax and shipping a few years ago (not more than 4), and
will let it go for $750 plus shipping if you don't pick it up.
3. Microham SMΩRF Vector Signal/Power Meter
Works great but needs one or two new sensor cables (they're basically
micro-coax with SMA connectors). Comes with two sensors (one HF and one
HF/VHF).
Price is $500 plus shipping if you don't pick it up.
4. FilterMax IV Bandpass Filters (2):
<https://www.hamation.com/filtermax_iv.html>
https://www.hamation.com/filtermax_iv.html
200 Watt bandpass filter system for 160, 80, 40, 20, 15 & 10 Meters. Great
for SO2R contesting - can be interfaced for automatic band switching (I used
them with Flex 6700). These work very well and are in good condition. They
retail for $899 each.
Price is $400 each plus shipping if you don't pick it/them up.
Thanks!
73,
Eric NC6K
858-735-0320
egruff at cox.net <mailto:egruff at cox.net>
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