[TowerTalk] Re: [Antennas] Hygain Hytower 18HT

[Tim Kass]

53 feet....K8WBL


>From: "Tony Martin W4FOA" <w4foa at comcast.net>
>To: <Aidehua at aol.com>, <antennas at mailman.qth.net>
>CC: towertalk at contesting.com
>Subject: [TowerTalk] Re: [Antennas] Hygain Hytower 18HT
>Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:02:31 -0500
>
>Ed,
>My 18HT is the older version, but it tunes (with antenna tuner) and works
>great on 30 meters.  If not mistaken, I think the current version offers a
>stub for 17 meters...if so, then that would leave only 12 meters.  I don't
>think it will do 6 meters but may be worth a try.  I have the high power 
>160
>meter trap for my 18HT but I do not currently use it (not interested in
>selling it, sorry).  If you do put up the HT, try to figure a place where
>you can "tilt it" as it comes with a hinged base...from the base to the tip
>of the vertical whip, it is about 60 feet tall...(check details on this to
>be sure).  Good luck.
>Tony, W4FOA
>
>
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>Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 10:25 AM
>Subject: [Antennas] Hygain Hytower 18HT
>
>
> > I've enjoyed the thread on this antenna, to the point where I may 
>consider
> > getting one.  I was previously considering the Steppir vertical, but the
> > height/size of this one seems appealing.  I just have two concerns:
> >
> > 1) I live in a city lot and the vertical would be fairly close to the
>house
> > (5' away) and 20' from powerlines, though the height helps.
> >
> > 2)  This antenna does not cover 6m or the WARC bands.  Any mods for 
>this?
> >
> > Your input is appreciated.
> >
> > 73,
> > Ed NI6S
> >
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