Alan:
Do you think that your Antenna could handle the winter conditions up here? Winters can be pretty rough. Probably could be compared to MN.
Add in the salt laced air of the North Atlantic, it could be a disaster for a 3,000CAN antenna. My former club had the older 20 to 6 version, 3 element I believe on a 60 foot tower and it lasted about 6 years.
It was destroyed during hurricane Igor. I'm giving seriously considering a 40/15M yagi solution if we move out to our cottage next year. I don't play Golf or go out and play pool or drink with the boys every weekend so the money could be spent in a very nice antenna, rotator and tower. This kind of investment should last for years if purchased new and properly installed.
73:
Mike