[TowerTalk] 40m beam

[Jan Erik Holm]

Why not build one yourself? It´s not difficult and
you will be able to get something better then what
you can buy.
Seems like nobody even consider anything but buying
in America these days.

73 Jim SM2EKM
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Mike Fatchett wrote:
>  
> 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
>