[TowerTalk] Force 12 5BA

[Richard M. Gillingham]

Hmm.. Interesting.  I hadn't notice that with my 3 el.  Not breezy enough 
here?

Gil, W1RG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anthony R. Gold" <ham-radio-mail-lists at ahjg.co.uk>
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Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Force 12 5BA


> On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 10:10:09 -0400, you wrote:
>
>> Have you looked at the StepIR 3 or 4 elem? Much better antenna. I just
>> put up a 4 elem and I can't believe the performance. I think the 3 elem
>> is about the some price and has a smaller foot print and wind load.
>
> It's not suitable in a breezy location, the closely spaced elements wave
> around and touch each other, then the VSWR goes up and my amp trips out.
>
> Tony
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