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Re: Diamond CP-6 vertical?
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Steve Dresser <[log in to unmask]>
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For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 9 Jul 2014 10:37:54 -0400
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Not surprising about the poor performance on 80.  Most verticals don't do well on that band in my experience.  It's hard for most people to come up with adequate radials for that band given space considerations.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2014 01:34
Subject: Diamond CP-6 vertical?


> Has anyone used one?
> 
> It's a 15 foot tall 6 band, 80 through 6M trapped vertical with loaded =
> tunable radials at the bottom.
> EHam has mixed reviews, though a fairly high over all rating on the =
> antenna.
> Good everywhere except for 80 apparently, lol.
> 
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX

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