[TowerTalk] Greetings to all

[Bob Maser]

I think that the difference between dbd and dbi is 2.1db.
If Craig wants to chase DX during this phase of the sun spot cycle, he only 
really needs to have a competitive 4 element yagi on 20M.  4 years down the 
road the higher bands will be more active but why spend the money for a 
SteppIR when he can find a Hygain 205BA for $200 that will run circles 
around the SteppIR for a lot less money, weight and complexity.

Bob W6TR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "K4SAV" <RadioIR at charter.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Greetings to all


> 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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