I would echo Pat's comments.  I've run both now and find the quad will hear
stuff on the band longer than a beam.  If there is any draw back to a quad
it is that it quite a bit sharper in beam width than a 3 element beam.  One
other item to consider is that if you are running a sloper off your tower
such as the Alpha Delta DX-A, a quad will not provide the top hat effect
that a beam does which, from my experience is a critical factor.  Otherwise,
go for it.

Good luck and very 73. 


 
Kevin :)
Amateur Radio:  K7RX
 

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
Sent: Monday, May 02, 2011 15:48
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Subject: Re: Opinions?

Ed,
I have heard so much good about quads vs. yagis.  Like you I've had 
the multiband Yagis and been happy - never tried a quad.  But a 
number of friends have had both and say quads are the best way to go.
I am in a location lending itself to wires - I won't go through the 
expense and hassle of another tower so guess I'll nhever know!!
If you are going to Dayton you can get some hands on and make a decision.
Good luck.
Pat, K9JAUAt 05:28 PM 5/2/2011, you wrote:
>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