[TowerTalk] Re: Cushcraft R7000 or MFJ-1796 ?

[Dan Baldwin]

Hi Ron:
I can only use a verticle because of my lot size. I think I have 
ruled out the MFJ antennas but would like to know if you can 
mount the R7000 about three feet above the ground and still 
get acceptable performance and half way decent SWR at least < 2:1
on all bands. If you have any info. on this I sure would appreciate it.
Also I am considering a Butternut antenna either HF9V-X or HF6V-X. 
Thanks - Dan KK7JZ

At 02:03 PM 5/3/98 -0700, you wrote:
>Dear Dan:
>
>   I have owned and operated both.  The MFJ-1796 relies on alot of
>loading coils (it is only 12 feet tall).  The R-7000 puts more metal in
>the air and is a better antenna.  A wire antenna (inverted vee for
>example) will out proform both by about 1.5 S units.  Even if you need
>to bend the ends, consider wire.  Alot less money and they will actually
>be better.
>
>					Ron WA9JTP
>
>


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