[TowerTalk] Antenna advice needed

[Máximo EA1DDO_HK1H]

Optibeam will outperform KT34M2, and it is much more modern design, build on top quality materials.

Maximo

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From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Jungwirth
Sent: viernes, 15 de marzo de 2019 21:38
To: Tower Talk
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Antenna advice needed

I forgot to add, we do get winds of 40 to 50 mph during winter here in Minnesota.

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> On Mar 15, 2019, at 4:00 PM, Bruce Jungwirth <k0son at frontiernet.net> wrote:
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> I’m looking to replace a very old 3 element tribander. I’m looking at either KT34M2, or OptiBeam OB9-5. Both have similar gain and f/b figures. My question, does anyone have experience with these in cold, snowy, and sometimes ice covered conditions. The KT34 has a wind load of 4.5 sq ft, and the OptiBeam 7.8 sq ft probably due to the sq boom and full sized elements(36ft) vs 25ft on the KT34. The antenna will be mounted on a 9 ft quad pod tower on the garage roof, about 30 ft above ground, (can’t afford a real tower set up). Any information will be greatly appreciated.
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> Bruce  K0SON
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