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Reply To: | Mike Duke, K5XU |
Date: | Mon, 2 May 2011 17:58:28 -0500 |
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In reverse order, I do not know who is currently making quad antennas
commercially. Lightning Bolt made some fine models through the 1990s,
but they went away several years ago.
I ran a two element Hi-gain quad at 70 feet for 10 years from 1972 -
1982. With that antenna and my Swan 500CX, I was king of the hill
whenever I operated on 10, 15, and 20 meters.
Remember, though, this was before pairs of stacked 6 element beams
were a dime a dozen, so the playing field was perhaps somewhat more
level then than it is today.
The common quad vs Yagi comparison that I have always heard is that a
full size 2 element quad is at least equal to a full size 3 element
Yagi in terms of performance.
My experience with the 2 element quad, and with other 3 element beams
before and since, confirms that statement to my satisfaction.
Be advised, however, that a 4 element 20 meter quad is somewhat of a
mechanical monster to keep in the air.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Malmgren" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 5:28 PM
Subject: Opinions?
I would like some feedback about antennas. I have had tribanders and
four
element yagis and I have been thinking I would like to try a three or
four
element quad. have you any experience with both and what is your
ideas.
Also wich is a good brand? Thanks and 73
Ed K7UC
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