[TowerTalk] Shorty 40

[Barry]

I"ve had a F12 Magnum 240 up a few months now, replacing a Cushcraft 
40-2CD that damaged by lightning.  I think the F12 is a significantly 
better performer and has a bit wider bandwidth, as well.
Barry W2UP

Bill Parry wrote:
> The XM240 is a fine antenna. I had the F12 40 and it is NOT a fine antenna
> (physically). I don't know about the other two.
>
> Bill, W5VX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Greg Clark
> Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:30 AM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Shorty 40
>
> Folks,
>  
> I'm in the process of rebuilding my station and am in need of a 2 ele 40m
> yagi.  In the past I had an old 40-2CD by Cushcraft on the tower.
>  
> In shopping around I have looked at:
>  
> XM240
> Force 12 (new and old linear loading designs)
> Hy-Gain
> M2
>  
> The Optibeam looks nice but is out of my budget.
>  
> -The XM240's are kinda hard to find - all on backorder at most of the major
> shops in the US as of the end of last week.  Not sure if this has anything
> to do with the company recently being purchased??
>  
> -Force 12 has a 4-6 week lead time (even with that quote it's "iffy" as to
> when it will arrive).  
>  
> -M2 - I couldn't find a direct link on their site for a 2 ele version any
> longer, so I don't even know if they are still available as I have not
> called the factory yet.  Anyone know if they still make a 2 ele 40m yagi?  
>  
> -As for Hy-Gain - well - I just don't see many of these yagis - are they
> that poor of a performer?  We had one at the WM5G multi years ago - I don't
> remember much about it.  I can get one of these in a reasonable amount of
> time but don't want to be wasting my money and time.
>
> Greg
> K9IG
>
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Barry Kutner, W2UP             Newtown, PA