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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