[TowerTalk] Antenna upgrade...

[Ed Sawyer]

Hi Jeff.  I have 4 els on 20M on a 34 ft boom and its “significantly more effective” than a 3 el tribander.  The difference between my antenna and a C19XR (3 el on 20) or 4 el STEPP IR might be less noticeable.

 

Ed  N1UR

 

From: Jeff Draughn [mailto:n0ost99 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, September 5, 2016 8:56 AM
To: sawyered at earthlink.net
Cc: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: Antenna upgrade...

 

Ed, that sounds like a good combo. And something that would not overload the tower. 

 

I'm curious from some of those who have had or have four elements on 20 how much of a real world difference do you see/hear between three and four elements on 20 m?

 

Also I am assuming that the tower ratings are based on the tower being fully extended am I correct in that thinking?

 

Thanks,

Jeff, N0OST

 



On Monday, September 5, 2016, Ed Sawyer <sawyered at earthlink.net> wrote:

At 55 ft, the performance is as much about terrain as it is antenna.  You do
have some capability with that tower which is rated at 21 sq ft.



If you are looking for all bands on one antenna, the SteppIR seems to be a
great choice.



The C19XR from Force 12 with a Cushcraft 2 el 40 above would also be a good
combo and would allow you to get the 40 meter beam up at 65 ft on a mast.
Personnally, this would be my choice.



73



Ed  N1UR

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