Verticals

[Steve Weisbrod]

I've had a Cushcraft R7000 since June. It is on a 8ft mast in a woods   
behind my house. I do not have the 80m kit. I didn't think it was worth   
it narrow BW and then it would need guyed. I have worked 86 countrys   
since then including Heard Is on 17m and 20m. I would highly recommend   
it.

73 Steve W8GAZ
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From:  James Meister
Sent:  Tuesday, January 28, 1997 1:52 PM
To:  steve; 'towertalk@contesting.com'
Subject:  Verticals

AA9ZZ recently asked:
        Being new to the list I don't know what the current topics are   
but I
        was wondering if there is any information comparing or about the   
no
        radial verticals such at Cushcraft R-7000 or GAP.

        Anyone know where I can find something?

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The best source of information is from talking to people that have such
antennas.  So, I'll put in my two cents.  I've been using the HyGain DX77
no-radial vertical for a few months.  It is mounted 5' off of the ground   
and
I have had excellent DX results with only 100 watts.  The vertical is   
built
very well mechanically, although it does have a tendency on some bands to
detune slightly when it is raining.  HyGain sent me "rain caps" but I
haven't put them on yet.  All in all, I am quite satisfied with it.

Jim, K2WU


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