[TowerTalk] TH-7DXX vs. TH-6DX

[David Thompson]

What type of Hornet?  I had a Swan-Hornet TB-4H (TB-1000-4) and on the bands 
it was the equal of the Th6.  The TH7 does give you better bandwidth and the 
log sell (2 driven elements) gives you a slight gain boost..  I would go 
with the TH7.
73 Dave K4JRB

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob AD5VJ" <ad5vj at ad5vj.com>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:58 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] TH-7DXX vs. TH-6DX


> Has anyone compared these two antennas Hygain TH-7DXX vs. TH-6DX in real
> life? I don't see much difference in the manuals except one is supposed to
> be more broadbanded and is much more complex for feed and heavier.
>
> They both have four active elements on 10 and 3 active elements on 15&20.
>
> I have an option of putting up one or the other to replace my Hornet
> tribander. According to manuals looks like either one has about the same
> gain and front to back comparing the two of them so putting up the 6 
> element
> would put less stress on the tower.
>
> But either one would increase forward gain 5 db and abt 7 db more front to
> back compared to the Hornet.
>
> 73,
> Bob AD5VJ
>
> 73,
> Bob AD5VJ
>
>
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