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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