Hi Dave;
I had a Carolina Windom.
It was put up very well by a friend of mine who is proficient in antenna
installations.
Anyway, I had grounding issue with that antenna.
I went with it because I was using a G5RV and the feed line kept breaking
off the antenna in relatively high winds.
You may want to read internet reviews also and form your own opinion.
73 De Anthony W2AJV
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----- Original Message -----
From: "David R. Basden" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 12:51 AM
Subject: Re: Alpha Delta DXCC VS. B and W D-90?
> Hi Tom,
>
> As long as you are still in the looking stage, take a peak at the
> Carolina Windom made by Radio Works:
>
> http://www.RadioWorks.Com That's what I am seriously
> considering for low band coverage to supplement my quad.
>
> 73,
>
> Dave, W7OQ
>
>
> At 05:18 PM 6/29/2009, you wrote:
>
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>> 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
>>
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>>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?
>>
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