[TowerTalk] Any experiences with Force 12 MAG 240N?

[Sébastien Bajulaz]

Jim,

I bought about 2 months ago a C31XR and a MAG240N. I mounted the C31XR
without any problem but I have to say that I am quite disappointed with the
40M beam MAG240N. I noticed the following problems with this antenna :

- the parasitic jumper is one (1) centimetre too short ! (and copper is not
elastic…)
- the difference between the stud axes on the same element is about 45° !
(I mean that when one side of the element has the stud horizontally mounted,
the stud which is on the other side of the boom on the same element makes a
difference of 45° with the other one.)
I have a picture…(can be requested by email)
- one of the element cannot be mount perpendicular to the boom, and this,
whatever you can try to correct it ! , and it is not a tiny difference
- the lexan parts (used to maintain the linear loading) are drilled without
any care !

All those problems have been solved by myself without having any help or
support from F12.

Moreover, I asked many times Natan questions (dimensions of severals parts
not written in the manual), but I haven't received any answer back for one
month and a half.

You can understand that I'm not able to tell you how this antenna
works......

Regards,

F8CMF, Sébastien

sbajulaz@hotmail.com



----- Original Message -----
From: J. Parise <w1uk@downcity.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 1:55 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Any experiences with Force 12 MAG 240N?


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> I am considering the Force 12 MAG 240N two element 40 in a majestic spot
> @110 feet.  It would be approx. 8 feet above a C31XR.
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> Anyone have experience with this antenna?  Comparisons to the 40-2CD?
> Problems with ice?
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> Comments and opinions would be most appreciated.
>
> 73 -- Jim W1UK
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