[TowerTalk] Mosley Beam Questions

Wes & Linda n7ws@azstarnet.com
Tue, 05 Dec 2000 09:10:25 -0700


If LPDAs are of interest look at:

http://www.qsl.net/w4kma/index.htm

as well.

N7WS



At 10:27 AM 12/5/00 -0500, k4sqr@juno.com wrote:
>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
>& Remote Antenna Switching Systems
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