Mike,

I read as much as I could over the summer on this antenna and read build 
instructions from several companies, to try and get  a mental picture of 
what this thing is supposed to look like.  The spreaders just slip 
together, you attach the cords, then feed the wires through the 
pre-positioned clips for each band.   Hardest part for me was getting it 
up the  ladder  without   busting the antenna or my  neck.

In this short time I am very impressed.  Even at the low height I'm 
getting just about everyone on the first call, including Israel and 
Armenia.   Haven't even put the amp to it yet.

I am going to have to upgrade the supporting structure and rotor, but 
that's why they make credit cards.

73, Steve KW3A



On 8/22/2014 6:59 PM, Mike Duke, K5XU wrote:
> Steve, let us know how it compairs to your previous 2 element beam.
>
> I'm also impressed that you got it together yourself.
>
> Some of those things appear to be rather complex, at least according to
> the assembly instructions.
>