[TowerTalk] Force 12 going away ?

[Gary K9GS]

So, can you have 4 FLAMINGOs arranged in a square and have a 4 square 
flock?  Or do they call them gaggles?  Should be popular in FL :)


On 1/28/2017 12:50 PM, Chet Moore wrote:
> Its not like the n6bt isnt designing new ones.  Some one posted the URL to
> his new website of his new company last week. Looks like there are improved
> versions of the C3 series, some phased verticals, and even one antenna in
> the shape of a FLAMINGO that looks somewhat like decorative iron art that
> might help people  with xyl's, CC& R'S and  condo dwellers that can be
> placed in a front yard. they look a bit pricey but probably worth it if
> thats the only way you can install an
> invisible outdoor antenna. my brother is a condo dweller and he is looking
> into the flamingo thing.
>
> chet
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> john at kk9a.com
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 1:30 PM
> To: towertalk at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Force 12 going away ?
>
> That is sad to see as N6BT had some interesting designs. I tried to order
> from them years ago and never had any luck getting a call back after
> multiple attempts. I don't know it their customer service got better under
> the various owners.  OptiBeam makes very nice coil loaded 40m beams that are
> not resonant on other ham bands and they have fantastic customer service.
>
> GL
> John KK9A
>
> From:	Bob K6UJ <k6uj at pacbell.net>
> Reply-to:	Bob K6UJ <k6uj at pacbell.net>
> Date:	Sat, 28 Jan 2017 17:03:18 +0000 (UTC)
>
> Read some discussions about:
> Force 12 liquidating their assets and selling off antennas.No longer
> partnered with Innovation Antennas.MFJ taking over Force 12.
> I was going to order their new 40M 3 el 40  (Delta 340 design with loading
> coils)but am glad I havent done so.  Anyone have any info on what is going
> on ?
> N6BT is alive and well.  He has some nice antennas in his catalog.
> Unfortunately
> he doesn't offer a coil loaded 3 element 40M yagi, only 2 elements, like the
>
> Delta D240.
> BobK6UJ
>
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73,

Gary K9GS

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