[TowerTalk] Gem Quad Back in Production

[Mike]

Lee-
I had a 4 element Gem as my first directional antenna. I had it on a 
tilt-over tower, and could work on it from the ground. It was a bear to 
tune, and I don't think I ever got it right.  I took off 2 elements and 
sold them, and it worked better than it did as a 4L. I never had 
anything break on it, but it would get pulled out of shape occasionally 
(Florida).

I think, without any empirical data, that the slanted spreaders gave it 
better spacing than a straight up and down spreader design. I put a set 
of 2 meter wires (fed separately) on it, and that worked really well.

Overall I really liked it.

73, Mike NF4L

Lee Buller wrote:
> I have been always intrigued with the Gem Quad for years.  It is now back in production.  Google Gem Quad.  I've always been told that a Quad is very hard to keep up in the air due to wind and ice.  I have been told they are hard to maintain.  Anyone have any experience with the Gem Quad design and its durability?
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