[TowerTalk] R8 vs 6BTV, etc.

[Charlie]

Once the tuning is done the benefit of the tilt-over is during high wind 
advisories and for any possible repairs and periodic inspections. Also if I 
want to add another trap for 6-BTV I can do so easily as a one-man antenna 
crew.  The tilt-over was a whopping $39 investment and well worth it IMHO 
even if just for the iterations of tuning each band.  I meant to mention 
that the construction  of the 5-BTV is outstanding.  Thick wall aircraft 
grade aluminum tubing and stainless hardware throughout.

Charlie
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "doc" <kd4e at verizon.net>
To: "towertalk reflector" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] R8 vs 6BTV, etc.


> 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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