[TowerTalk] Quads

[Tom Horton]

 I've been using Quads for many (50+) years. Previously I have always used 1/4 wave matching transformers.
 But this time when it went up, I purchased a commercial matching transformer. Well, when it was installed, it was open. So, for a temporary fix, the 20 and 17 meter elements were attached to the feedline directly. The antenna seems to perform quite well even in this hookup.
 I am tempted to just hook all the elemments to the feedline without a matching device of any kind. 
 I have read many things written about doing this and it seems that all seem to have favorable results.
 I am interested in hearing from fellows that have done this and what their results were.
 Thanks,
 Tom K5IID