[TowerTalk] Hy-gain Hy-Tower versus 53 ft Vertical

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

On 9/4/2013 1:16 PM, Henry Pollock - K4TMC wrote:
> I know from a recent thread, that the old Hygain HyTower (AV-18HT) has a
> fond following.  There were even a few notes about home-brewing something
> similar.  Considering the cost of a new AV-18HT ($1000.00), or a good used
> one ($500.00), I began to wonder if not just a 53 ft vertical with
> auto-tuner at the base might be just as effective?
>

The Hy Tower "is a vertical with stubs and more efficient (assuming both 
have a good radial system)than a base loaded vertical which not only 
loses when loaded, but when used on bands where it's too long.

Now the question becomes, would the average ham notice the difference in 
performance?  My guess is that would be a yes if they could compare them

My opinion: As the Hy Tower is a vertical with stubs, theoretically a 
mast with stubs would perform similarly although the size of the Hy 
Tower might give it an edge in band width, BUT I would expect the Hy 
Tower to be far sturdier than the average mast with stubs.

73,

Roger (K8RI)


>
> And, for this discussion, lets not worry about powers above 200 watts.
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> And finally, if the HyTower is better, any thoughts on adding similar
> decoupling stubs to a 53 ft aluminum telescopic mast?
>
> 73,
> Henry - K4TMC
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