[TowerTalk] Skyhawk, KT36XA, opinions requested

[Gene Smar]

Robert:

     I installed my Skyhawk (my first Yagi) on my Trylon tower (my first tower) in 2001.  I decided on the Skyhawk based on the good review it received in Steve and Ward's booklet, "HF Tribander Performance - Test Methods and Results."  Its test measurements were near the top in all categories.  Plus, its bandwidth per band was very broad - below 2:1 for all of 20 and 15 and from 28 to 29 MHz.  I didn't want an antenna where I had to decide for which portion of the band to set the element lengths.  

     The Yagi went together very easily (I actually enjoyed the entire process.)  When I hung it on top of the tower it played as advertised.  I can usually break most casual pileups with one call, for what that's worth.

    I also use the Skyhawk as a top hat loading element for my tower on 160M and 80M.  I shorted the parasitic elements to the boom with aluminum straps and see no distortion of pattern or degradation of SWR performance.  F/B is still good although I have not measured it myself.  I have also used the Skyhawk plus tuner to make Q's on 17 and 12M.

73 de
Gene Smar  AD3F



     From: "Robert G. Strickland" <rcrgs at verizon.net>
Date: 2007/10/07 Sun PM 04:42:23 CDT
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Skyhawk, KT36XA, opinions requested

I'm thinking of replacing my quad with either a Skyhawk or M2's KT36XA 
[reasons available on request]. I would appreciate any comments on these 
two antennas, or suggestions for some other tribander of comparable 
performance/quality. I don't need 17/12m capability except via an antenna 
turner, although the ability of either antenna to be "forced" to operate on 
these bands might be a consideration. I am especially focused on 
durability, both electrical and mechanical. The antenna will be on top of a 
60ft tower in a so-so location [ie, location may wash out any subtle 
performance differences]. Email via the list or directly. Thanks in advance.

...robert

. At 10/07/2007 13:02, you wrote:
>towertalk at contesting.com

Robert G. Strickland PhD ABPH - KE2WY
rcrgs at verizon.net.usa
Syracuse, New York  USA

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