Fred,
I've only heard good things about the Alpha Delta antennas, but I'll throw
another source at you. HyPower antennas in Pennsylvania. I've used 2 of
his antennas over the years and have been very happy.
Dipoles can be had full sized, or shortened, in various configurations
including fans. Also Delta loops, OCF's, and half squares. Quality is
good and prices are reasonable. Barry answers e-mails and if you have
special requirements will put together something to suit your particular
needs of size and bands.
http://www.freewebs.com/hypower/
73, Steve KW3A
----- Original Message -----
From: "mark Torgerson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 2:28 PM
Subject: Re: Alphadelta Model DX-EE/DX-CC type parallel dipoles
> Hi
> I looked up the Alpha Delta DX CC That was my first malty band =
> antenna. Back in the late 1980's it was pretty expensive at $80. I =
> looked on their site today and found it was now running $160. Hmmmm. I =
> wish I had that old antenna now. I made allot of contacts on it.
>
> God bless,
> Mark
> From: "Kevin Nathan" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 8:32 AM
> Subject: Re: Alphadelta Model DX-EE/DX-CC type parallel dipoles
>
>
> Hi Fred,
>
> I have not run the DX-EE but have used the DX-A for a bit when I had a =
> beam
> which is a sloper off the tower and am currently using the DX-DD for 80 =
> and
> 40 meters. I have found that if you put them up as directed, they work
> well. They also provide excellent tech support when you have questions. =
> I
> get excellent signal reports off of my DX-DD although it is not really a =
> DX
> antenna on 80. I have worked internationally with it on that band =
> though
> and am pleased. It has provisions for feeding it either with open wire =
> or
> coax and it is durable.
>
> I looked on the net and the DX-EE seems to be about 40 feet in overall
> length. The longest element has one of their resonator coils in either =
> side
> from center and is for 40 and 20 meters. As you know, when you add
> something like a trap in the wire, it appears longer electrically and =
> that
> is why the thing doesn't have to be full sized on 40 meters. My 82 foot
> dipole works great on 80 even though it is physically short for the =
> band.
> Of course, you need to use a tuner to stretch it on there but that is
> expected. Even a full length dipole has limited bandwidth on 80.
>
> If you can manage the room, I would go with the DX-CC that Tom is using =
> and
> get 80 as well. He has an awesome signal on 20 here in the Seattle area
> from Colorado and was pretty good on 40 too when we started the net =
> there.
>
> Personally, I think the Alpha Delta antennas are excellent and perform =
> as
> advertised.
>
> Good luck with your decisions and very 73.=20
>
>
> =20
> Kevin :)
> Amateur Radio: K7RX
> =20
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators =
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Fred Adams
> Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 06:25
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Alphadelta Model DX-EE/DX-CC type parallel dipoles
>
> Are any of you guys using the Model DX-EE/DX-CC type parallel dipole =
> made=20
> by Alphadelta and if so, what do you think of it? Could you give me the =
>
> length of the antenna and if it was fully assembled when you received =
> it? I
>
> am thinking of making some changes and I am looking at this antenna. I =
> am=20
> also interested in any suggestions that you guys might offer. I have =
> very=20
> limited space and that is why this antenna interest me. I would also=20
> appreciate what you guys think of the G5RV antenna. I tried the G5RV =
> but=20
> was disappointed and maybe I did something wrong. Thanks much,
>
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
>
> FRED C. ADAMS W4HC
> IN 2010 VOTE OUT ALL
> POLITICAL INCUMBENTS
>
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