[TenTec] Even MORE on vertical antennas!

Mon Sep 2 16:51:37 EDT 2002

Hello,
    I had a Hustler 6BTV antenna mounted in the side yard and was not satisfied with the performance.  I do NOT blame the antenna as it was not the problem.  The problem is that I do not have enough room to mount the antenna clear of nearby objects nor was there sufficient room for proper radials.  This antenna is well made and probably would work well if properly positioned.    
    My solution, to my limited space, was to try a Cushcraft MA5V,  I put this on the roof with a short (5') mast and a vent pipe mount.  I set the element lengths according to the instructions and only had to make two adjustments later.  
    This antenna is only about half the length of the 6BTV because it is made for 20, 17,15,12, and 10 meters.  It has four 48" radials.  I was pleasantly surprised at the performance.  I have two wire antennas.  These are an multi-band inverted V and a sloper.  The received signal strengths when using the MA5V are comparable to when I switch to either wire antenna.  In some cases the signals are actually stronger with the MA5V - probably due to polarization.  I would recommend this antenna for anyone who, like me, has space limitations.  I was skeptical of the antenna's performance and actually expected mediocre performance due primarily to the small size of the antenna.  I am most pleasantly surprised with how this thing works!  It is quite good indeed.  It has far exceeded my expectations.
    See the reviews on Eham for more.  I had none of the problems mentioned.  (metal burrs and other issues.  These problems have obviously been corrected) 
    I hope my comments do NOT cross the line that separates opinion from advertising!  I have nothing to gain from my testimonial.  
    To take care of the Ten-Tec connection to this post - - - I am using this antenna with my Jupiter and will also be using it with my Orion.
    73;  Bill
    
    
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