[TowerTalk] 40m beam

[J.Hector Garcia M]

mike:

i have the discoverer 72 ,   nice antena, works nice at 55 , i can say EU,
NA, SA,  PACIFIC qso's  no big problem,  is a good antenna  , linear
loading, good aluminum, around, but have a  problem , the wire (solid alum)
that is used for the linear load,  with the time breaks in the point where
the tip of the element  and the insulator joint, there is a modification and
article in the qst or cq  that appears past year.
is the only i can say.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Fatchett" <w0mu at w0mu.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 8:00 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] 40m beam


>
> I am looking for suggestions or comments on 2 ele 40m beams.
>
> I am going to be putting up a Trylon 64ft self supporting tower with a
> SteppIR 4 ele beam and would like a reasonable 40m beam.
>
> Interaction is a concern.
>
> I have heard good and bad things about the "new" Cushcraft xm240.  I have
> seen nothing on the Hy-gain Discoverer 72 and have hesitations because of
> the ownership.  The Optibeams look interesting but are sure pricey.  The
> Force 12 Mag 240 might be a player too.  I work phone and cw.
>
> Any comments greatly appreciated.
>
> Mike
> W0MU
>
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