[TowerTalk] RE: New antenna system

[Rob Santello]

Hi again guys,

   Wow, thanks for all the responses to my questions! Didn't mean to start 
an appliance discussion though ;-). But it's all been interesting 
none-the-less. Keith, the reason I asked my questions here is not because 
the SteppIR tech couldn't answer my questions. At the time I talked with 
him, I was still trying to decide on what antennas I was actually 
considering so I wasn't able to ask these specific questions of him then. I 
was very satisfied with his answers to the questions I did have at the 
time. In fact, he helped me to decide that I really ought to go with the 
smaller, cheaper 3 element model over the 4 element. Proof that he was 
concerned for my situation and not just trying to talk me into the more 
expensive model. So, I've decided to go smaller because of the reasons I 
previously listed. Maybe its time I did call him back with my specific 
questions now that I have a better idea of what I'm going to get. You all 
have pretty much answered my question regarding not to go with the Force 12 
40m dipole in favor of the Cushcraft D40 or even the Hy-Gain Discoverer 
7-1. Still unanswered is my stacking arrangement and related possible 
interactions. Though I guess that's probably better suited for SteppIR to 
answer now that I think I know what I am going to put up. Again, thanks to 
all for everything. It's been very informative!

Rob K6DQ