[TowerTalk] Best second station/multiband vertical?

Barry Kutner w2up@itw.com
Sun, 31 May 1998 20:54:55 +0000


I am thinking about adding a second radio/station here. My 
single tower presently consists of 76 ft of Rohn 45 with a pair of 
TH7s, a 40-2CD and wires on 80/160.  I do NOT want to put up a 
second tower, so looking at a multiband vertical. (Any other ideas? 
Remember. I want to keep it simple.)

I reviewed the archives of Towertalk this weekend, and see the 
subject of best vertical has been raised before. It seems that most 
peferred the Cushcraft R-7 or R-7000. Is this still the case?

The R7000 is advertised as no radials needed. Would using radials 
improve performance? What is the recommended height for the vertical? 
Any comments appreciated.
Tnx/Barry
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Barry Kutner, W2UP              Internet: w2up@itw.com
Newtown, PA         FRC         alternate: barry@w2up.wells.com

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