[TowerTalk] Stacked tri-banders vs. Single mono-banders

[w2xx@cloud9.net]

On Fri, 23 Jan 1998, Gary Myers wrote:

 
> I respectfully submit the evidence suggests otherwise! Most modern
> longer boom tribanders are pretty efficient compared to a 3 el yagi. I

You *may* be right, but in my book, a TH-7 is not a modern
tribander.  The antennas you mention have trapless driven elements
which go a long way towards improving efficiency.

I have used both, from similar locations at similar heights,
and yes it is a subjective judgement, but there is no substitute
for a good monoband stack.  Even small yagis, if properly set-up,
would be much preferred than the " 1/2 dB here, 1/2 dB there
it's not such a big deal" solution you are selling.

73, J.P. W2XX
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J.P. Kleinhaus, W2XX  (fdba AA2DU)
E-mail:  w2xx@cloud9.net

As we say in the software business:  "You are hosed."  
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