[TenTec] Help Selecting a Directional Antenna

[John]

Lets not forget the log periodic antenna my T 11 works great.  I am very 
satisfied with it  .  been up for 5 years at 65 feet with  Western New York 
weather no break downs .   John   kb2huk----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry Gross" <barry.n1eu at gmail.com>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:06 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Help Selecting a Directional Antenna


> Another thumbs up for Force 12.  In head-to-head competition, their
> antennas have always fared quite well.  Their little C3S (12ft boom,
> 26lbs) tribander sitting at 50ft has fared very well (top 10 several
> times) in major DX contests here.  If you're looking to keep it
> simple, this is a good way to go.
>
> The Optibeams and SteppIR look very impressive as well.  And if you
> don't mind the challenge of 3-D structures and a bit more involved
> construction, quads have great potential and low noise levels.
>
> The Bencher Skyhawk and Cushcraft X-7 will also deliver decent
> performance.  But the Force12, Optibeam or SteppIR would be my first
> choice.
>
> 73,
> Barry N1EU
>
> On 8/21/06, Mark Erbaugh <mark at microenh.com> wrote:
>> I've been pleased with Force 12 Antennas... Im using an C-19XR
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