Howard:

Well, because of what you and others are saying, including quite a few less 
than positive reviews of the B and W on e ham, I am now leaning toward the 
Alpha Delta DXCC.  I also am looking at the Cobra Light line of antennas, 
although I think they might be a bit long for the property lot we'll be 
renting out in Colorado.

Will keep you posted.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: Alpha Delta DXCC VS. B and W D-90?


Tom I have used the Alpha Delta at field day and it is very good.  Just run
a wire from the center to ground, if the model you have requires that.  I
have also had the B&w, and it is a terrible antenna, on 80 meters.  Most of
the power is absorbed rather than radiated.  Who cares if you see a flat
SWR, you see one on a dummy load as well.  How well does that radiate?