[TowerTalk] R8 vs 6BTV, etc.

[doc]

Charlie wrote:
> I was in the same sort of quandary some months back that is, in choosing 
> a multi-band vertical.  I happened along to www.dxengineering.com where 
> the 4-5-6BTV Hustlers are revered.  I purchased a 5-BTV along with the 
> 60 connection stainless steel radial plate and the tilt-over bracket 
> mounting fixture.  I have read also many favorable reports on the 
> Hustler BTV line.
> 
> As far as power robbing aspects I know of none. I have photos of my 
> 5-BTV installation and swr plots at
> 1. http://www.ad5th.com/5-BTV.html

Once the xBTV vertical has been tuned to satisfaction what is
the value of the tiltover?

Here in Florida I suppose when heavy storms approach one might
lower it ... hmmm.

I used multi-conductor flat rotator control cable with separate
strands cut to 1/4 wave on the various bands as the groundplane.
Had to add a second set to get acceptable results, once the
house is done I will relocate to the permanent location and
add a couple of additional lengths.


-- 
Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e

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