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the error control indicator on the PK 232MBX.  If no error requests were
detected on 3 consecutive Packet or AMTOR transmissions then the system
reduced power, by one step of 10, of my transmitter by feeding a DC voltage
to the ALC jack on the Paragon.  If the error rate went up by the receiving
station the system increased transmitter power by reducing the ALC control
voltage.  Most of the time I would see power output in the 2 to 5 watt
range.  It's amazing what good antennas and a bit of technology can do.

73
Bob K4TAX

----- Original Message -----
From: "William Mansey WA2PVK" <res0wsci at verizon.net>
To: <TenTec at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 3:51 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Even MORE on vertical antennas!


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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