I was looking at Cushcraft's site, and as far as I can tell, they make the
R-8 and R-9 verticals now. The R8 is 6 through 40 meters, and the R-9 adds
80 meters. I searched for the R-5, but didn't find it, so guess they're not
making it any more. I suppose some dealers might have them around though.
--
Jim, KE5AL
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Gammon
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 1:44 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Observations about a cushcraft vertical antenna
Yes, I think it's an r-5 and I think they are still made, but not
sure. A ham friend gave me his old one which seems to be working
fine. Has a little weathering, but works well on all the bands
it's made for. 73, Jim WA6EKS
----- Original Message -----
From: Fred Adams <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 14:02:56 -0500
Subject: Re: Observations about a cushcraft vertical antenna
The cushcraft vertical sounds like it might be a cushcraft R-5,
R-7 or R-8
antenna. These antennas had counter poise radials and did not
use ground
radials. I had all of these antennas at different times and
talked all
over the world with them. I don't believe cushcraft makes them
any longer.
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 1:28 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Observations about a cushcraft vertical antenna
Just some preliminary unscientific observations. I have been
using a
Cushcraft vertical on 20 through 10 meters for a couple of months
now.
Sorry, I don't remember the model number. It is mounted on a ten
foot
steel post behind our garage and has its own ground rod, but only
small
radials on the antenna itself.
The bottom of the antenna is just a couple feet above the garage
roof. The
antenna has a match box at the feed point where the coax connects
at the
bottom. Sorry I can't remember the model, a ham friend gave me
this used
antenna. Anyway, my point is that it's my first use of a
vertical on HF
and is not as noisy as I expected it would be. I also have a
DXCC dipole
that works on the same bands and I can switch from one to the
other
antenna for noise and signal comparison. I can't really tell
much
difference between the two antennas so far. 73, Jim WA6EKS
----- Original Message -----
From: John Miller <[log in to unmask]
To: [log in to unmask]
Date sent: Sat, 30 Nov 2013 07:00:39 -0500
Subject: Re: Question about antennas
I have the 5BTV ground mounted and honestly I don't really see it
being as
noisy as I expected hearing my whole time as a ham how noisy
verticals are.
Height might make a difference but with being in a trailer park
and all
buildings being the same height, I'd have to guide it like crazy
if I went
above the roof. I did think about it. I have it guided now with
very
light rope tied to the house and shed but still half of it is
above the
roof line of all buildings in this area for miles so when we get
wind, it
sure gets the worst of it. I did it to be safe.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Basden" <[log in to unmask]
To: <[log in to unmask]
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 12:10 AM
Subject: Re: Question about antennas
I used the 4BTV with four radials on each band on my rooftop and
it worked
extremely well. It was noisy like all verticals, but DX was
readily
available.
73,
Dave, W7OQ
At 09:25 AM 11/29/2013, you wrote:
I have the Alpha Delta DX-EE, and it's a good dipole. I've had
good luck
with it for the past few years, even though I have it in my
attic. I
haven't used one that's exposed to the elements though, so I
can't tell you
how it holds up under adverse weather.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
Sent: Friday, November 29, 2013 11:15 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Question about antennas
Is there anyone here on our list personally familiar with either
of these
antennas, and if so, what feedback can you give me about them?
1. The Alpha Delta DX-EE
Description: Alpha Delta "ISO-RES" inductors replace lossy traps
and
capacitors, rated for Full Power; Direct 50 ohm feed, no antenna
tuner is
required except for extended frequency coverage; Fully assembled
with
insulated #12 copper wire, stainless hardware and 50 ft. of
nylon rope;
Includes the DELTA-C static protected center insulator and
DELTA-CIN end
insulators; Installs horizontally OR as an inverted V; covers:
40-20-15-10M
plus 30-17-12M using a Wide Range Tuner, 40' Multi-band Antenna.
2. Hustler 4BTV -- 4 Band Trap Vertical
Description: 4 Band Vertical HF Fixed Station covering 10, 15,
20, and 40
Meters; 21'.
Ron, K8HSY
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