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Ed Malmgren <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:23:51 -0700
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Richard, I once had a Hygain D X 77 which was the best vertical i ever 
owned.  I got a tower up so sold it.  I don't know if they still make that 
antenna but maybe if you could find one you would like it. It covered 40 
through 10 including the wark bands.  Stay away from the D X  88 which also 
covered 80 but not a performer.  Just a thought.
Ed K7UC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1:34 PM
Subject: antenna info


> Hi Everyone;
> I have spent the winter antenna browsing and I know less now than I did
> before.  At any rate,  I was initially looking for an hf vertical covering
> at least 40 through 10 (75 would be nice) that was a vertical dipole and
> didn't therefore require radials.
> I have eliminated the r8 (been through two al ready.  I also decided that
> because I had an amplifier that I was going to try and use I was going to
> stay away from the gap.  Took a look at force 12 and decided I wasn't 
> going
> that route either.  Anyone know of any exciting options that are durable 
> and
> really work?
> The second option was to go with something ground mounted and bite the
> bullet and put down radials.  I wanted self supporting though.  My initial
> thought was the steppir but its rather tall and I suspect not really all
> that self supporting.  The price was as much as a ts480 which was also a
> consideration.
> The other option is a "simple" g5rv but I need a 30 foot support for the
> center.  Unfortunately there isn't a convenient tree.
> We have had lots of wind the last few years and I don't really really want
> to worry about the thing coming down in the neighbors lawn.  I think we 
> had
> about three wind storms that might have killed my r8.
> Its much cheaper to ask for suggestions prior to spending money.
> Richard
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