[TowerTalk] 10 throu 20 beam traps or no traps

[Edwin Karl]

I have been using an Optibeam 16-5 at 100 ft for 7 years. Built like a 
battleship. Performs
exceptionally well. I can't praise the antenna or support from the 
factory more.
You put it together, no tuning, and it works.

I would recommend Opitbeam over the others in a heart beat, no matter 
the size. A
real class act.

73!

ed K0KL

On 6/19/2014 8:29 PM, Ed Stallman wrote:
> Antenna Guru help needed
>
> I'm at a point were working new DX on the high bands is getting 
> tougher . For 15 years I used a 2 element 5 band quad , the quad did 
> ok but it seamed I needed repair about every 5 years , then for the 
> past year I tried the 5 band Hex Beam . I'm finding my self in the 
> pileups for quit some time. I don't have to be the guy that logs them 
> 1st or 2nd call ether !
>
> I'm looking at the Mosley TA33m 10, 15 and 20 plus the Mosley TW33XL 
> 30, 17 and 12...( I have 2 towers to use so no stacking !) These 
> antennas spec out with good gain and F/B ... seams like all the new 
> antennas designs are getting away from traps. Is their really a 
> problem? The specs look good and the price is not bad.
>
> Second Choice is the Optibeam OB9-5 , this gives me 5 bands and no 
> traps ( I lose 30m ) 2 ele each band , F/B is about the same and the 
> gain at an average of 4.5 DBD sounds more realistic. .. Price for this 
> antenna is about the same as the 2 Mosley's .
>
> If I knew the traps, Gain and pattern were all good, I would go with 
> the Mosley ..My Budget is around $2,600 USD and I want to make the 
> correct decision.
>
> Thanks Ed N5DG
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