[TowerTalk] quads

Tom Rauch W8JI@contesting.com
Wed, 7 Feb 2001 15:05:32 -0500


Ohh Ohh.

Let's all remember just because an antenna doesn't set the world 
on fire it or live up to greatly exaggerated expectations it doesn't 
mean it is "crummy"!

Even if it did, "crummy" antennas have there place if there is 
something about them you like.
 
> Sure wish I had known how crummy quads were. Never would have used
> them for the 30 years I did. Mostly 4 ele tribanders. pun....
> Seriously, using yagi's now really can't tell much difference dxing.
> Just an unmeasured opinion from KN9T.   73  Mike

You shouldn't see any difference, unless one of the antennas in 
isn't working up to what it should. There is virtually no difference 
between a quad and a yagi, if each are the same height and 
length...and are tuned properly. The biggest difference is in 
mechanical considerations, and the emotions of quad or yagi lovers!











   
73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com

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