[TowerTalk] Greetings to all
K4SAV
RadioIR at charter.net
Mon Jan 29 19:39:26 EST 2007
These antennas aren't even in the same class. The 4 element SteppIR is
the hands-down winner in all catagories except the price. Look closely
at those gain specs for the X7. They are for the antenna at one
wavelength height, so you have to subtract about 5.1 db to get the free
space gain.
Jerry, K4SAV
Craig Markley wrote:
>I am a relatively new ham, since 8/06, and am trying to put together a
>good dxing station. I currently have a Cushcraft A4S and am thinking
>of upgrading it.
>
>The specs for the Cushcraft X7 really look good, but I would like your
>overall impression of the X7. I'm not asking for details, but just your
>overall impression, if possible. How might it compare with a 4 el SteppIR?
>
>Also, I've heard of a book that reviews and checked specs for a number
>of antennas. Where can I find that book?
>
>Thanks,
>
>73, Craig - AD5YJ
>
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