Topband: DXE Receive 4-Square (DXE RFS-TS2P)

[Joe Giacobello, K2XX]

Many thanks to Don, Dean, Dave, Bob and Ed for their input.  Generally 
speaking, the evaluations were quite positive.  However, after reading 
the manual, it looks like that it's important for optimum performance 
that the system is erected on a flat area and not on a hillside or in a 
hollow.  That topographical requirement is not easy to accommodate at 
this QTH, so I've turned down the offer.

However, if anyone is interested in an unused DXE RFS-TS2P for $800 + 
shipping (DXE's price is $1,650) from NC, please contact k4za at juno.com.  
Sounds like a real bargain to me.

He also has a TT Titan 425 beige (newest vintage) amp for $1,400.  If I 
didn't already have two, I'd snap it up for the spare finals + a backup amp.

Thanks to all for their input and help.

73, Joe
K2XX

Howard K2HK wrote:
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> From: k2xx at swva.net <mailto:k2xx at swva.net>
> Subject: Topband: DXE Receive 4-Square (DXE RFS-TS2P)
> I have a an opportunity to get a DXE Receive 4-Square (DXE RFS-TS2P) at
> a reasonable price. I understand in reading the manual that it uses
> 8.5' whips for the verticals. Has anyone on this list used these
> antennas? If so, can you comment on their performance and if they're
> worth the money?
> Thanks for your input.
> 73, Joe
> K2XX
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> From: k2hk at arrl.net <mailto:k2hk at arrl.net>
> Joe,
> If the price is reasonable enough that is a good starting point. I 
> have one and think in its original configuration it has deficiencies. 
> Although it works I believe it can be improved. Check K7TJR's website 
> and other sources. I plan to increase the whips to 20 feet and make 
> some other mods. There should be others weighing in on this.
> 73,
> Howard..K2HK
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