[TowerTalk] Mosley Beam Questions

k4sqr@juno.com k4sqr@juno.com
Tue, 5 Dec 2000 10:27:23 -0500


Eric, K8CCA;

IF five (5) bands are of primary interest to you, take a look at
www.tennadyne.com  and review their many models of LPDA.

73-GL,

Jim Miller, K4SQR
http://www.comteksystems.com
4-Square Phasing, Stack Yagi
& Remote Antenna Switching Systems
 

On Tue, 5 Dec 2000 10:24:09 -0500 "Eric Moore"
<emoore@windemullerelectric.com> writes:
> Hello guys,
> 
> I'm looking into upgrading my station in the spring and realizing 
> Mosley's
> long lead time, I will order it know to have in plenty of time for a 
> spring
> installation.  I currently use a TH-3JR. and really have to be 
> careful with
> my power output.  I have a SB-220 amplifier.
> 
> I am undecided between the TA-53-M and the CL-33-M-WARC.
> 
> My questions to the group are:
> 
> 1. Which is more important, forward gain, or front to back ratio?
> 
> 2.  Should I sacrifice gain on 17M and 12M for better front to back 
> ratio?
> 
> 3.  Is there another 5 band beam I should consider other than 
> Mosley?
> 
> 4.  Any other thoughts.
> 
> 5.  I am aware in the long lead time and are not concerned, as I am 
> also
> familiar with the Mosley quality.
> 
> I will be mounting this at around 35' and can accommodate around 
> 15sq. ft.
> I
> should minimize the number of elements to keep the XYL happy, but 
> are open
> to any suggestions!
> 
> Thanks,
> Eric
> K8CCA
> 
> 
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4-Square Phasing, Stack Yagi
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