Topband: receive antenna opinions

[Rich Chatelain]

Don,

I have the HI Z 4-8Pro and I am very pleased with it. I had 4 1200ft beverages up and the HI Z was as good or better at times than the beverages with  AB testing . The beverages are now down. What was most surprising  is it heard as well as my 3 element 80M yagi. Another added benefit is when I have rain static (20 over S9) on the yagi the HI Z is quiet enabling me to continue working the band.

Rich K7ZV

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Subject: Topband: receive antenna opinions


Dear Group

I have hit the limits of my antenna's and have come to the realization I am more TX than RX, which I guess is the norm for the topband and 80m.

Anyway am considering putting a second receiver in my K3 and putting up a receive only antenna.

Things that I have been looking at are as follows

The shared alex loop array either a SAL 20 or 30

The other is the Hi-Z system either the 3 or 4 antenna receive system.

I do not have the acreage for a beverage system but I have room for one of the above.

So I wish to get opinions and pros & cons as I have learned its better to learn from others on what did or did not work well or what compromises they made as once you spend the money you can not get it back and you have to live with your choices.

Thanks in advance for all your help and advice.


~73
Don
KD8NNU
FH#4107
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