[TowerTalk] Hy-Gain quality since MFJ took control?

Jim White, K4OJ k4oj at tampabay.rr.com
Tue Nov 4 07:33:29 EST 2003


...how old is the Step IR - my monoanders are typically up for a decade 
before I get bored!

K4OJ



Julio Peralta wrote:

> I've been thinking the something about the antenna, but after being on the
> Step IR reflector for over a year I haven't seen any complaints or problems
> arise. As a matter of fact I've seen more problems discussed here with the
> conventional non-moving element antennas than on that reflector.
> 
> Julio, W4HY
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Barry" <w2up at mindspring.com>
> To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 6:41 AM
> Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Hy-Gain quality since MFJ took control?
> 
> 
> 
>>I wouldn't buy a Steppir.  Moving parts outdoors, out of reach, make
>>me nervous.  Just think how much more could go wrong.
>>Barry W2UP
>>
>>
>>On 3 Nov 2003 Michael Hatzakis, Jr MD wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Hmmm, $1150 for a hygain... I agree with other sentiments.  Buy a
> 
> Steppir.
> 
>>>Less hassle, great performance.  Fun to use.  Period.
>>>
>>>MH K3MH
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
>>>[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of Keith Mortensen
>>>Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 3:47 PM
>>>To: towertalk at contesting.com
>>>Subject: [TowerTalk] Hy-Gain quality since MFJ took control?
>>>
>>>
>>>I am seriously considering purchasing a TH-11.  I have had a number of
>>>Hy-gain products in the past, and have always their quality.  Can anyone
>>>share with me any experiences with Hy-Gain antennas since MFJ took over?
>>>I'm VERY gun shy to spend $1150 on an MFJ product.  My experiences over
> 
> the
> 
>>>years with MFJ products is VERY negative.
>>>
>>>Best regards,
>>>Keith
>>>
>>>
>>>Keith Mortensen
>>>kmortensen1 at earthlink.net
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>>--
>>Barry Kutner, W2UP              Internet: w2up at mindspring.com
>>Newtown, PA                     Frankford Radio Club
>>
>>
>>
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>>
>>See: http://www.mscomputer.com  for "Self Supporting Towers", "Wireless
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