Does anyone have experience using the Force-12 5BA antenna and can state how it performs. I would also like to know how easy it was to assemble and tune on each band. Should I consider another beam t
I read where most Tower-talkians rate the performance of the Cushcraft XM-240 very favorably. Cushcraft rates the XM-240 for only 1,500 watts. Does the lower power rating pose any kind of problem whe
I consistently read where most Tower-talkians rate the performance of the Cushcraft XM-240 very favorably. Cushcraft rates the XM-240 for only 1,500 watts. Does the lower power rating pose any kind o
I consistently read where most Tower-talkians rate the performance of the Cushcraft XM-240 very favorably. Cushcraft rates the XM-240 for only 1,500 watts. Does the lower power rating pose any kind o
Did anyone take a picture of the MonstIR beam antenna at the 2005 Dayton Hamfest that they would share with me. Thanks. Rick -- K4KL Charlotte, NC rkourey@carolina.rr.com ____________________________
Is anyone using the Array Solutions Universal Push Button Controller with the Rat Pak switchbox? I would like to call you at my expense to see how to make the connection between the two units. I am h
Does anyone use Array Solution's Universal Push Button Controller with the Rat Pack switchbox. I need to know how to set the dip switches in the Universal Push Button Controller to make it work with
Tommy, Cable Experts is another vendor selling coax jumpers that I have successfully used. http://www.cablexperts.com/cfdocs/cat.cfm?ItemGroup=6&itmsub=0&bskt=0&USA_ship=1&c=0 Rick Kourey (K4KL) Marv
As a final comment to the coax crimping thread, I use a coax crimper developed by K4AVU that has been highlighted in QST and CQ Magazines. His advertisement is shown in blue below and I hope the atta
Has anyone erected a Sigma 280S 80 meter beam that would like to comment about its performance, both pros and cons. A friend of mine is considering the installation of such a beam antenna on a Rohn 2
Krish, I bought the same type of property (3.5 acres) you describe in a $1 to $5 million dollar gated subdivision Marvin/Charlotte, NC and thought if I could get the Developer to sign and record a si
I would echo Chris' suggestion and perhaps add the Optibeam 16-5 and the SteppIR 4-element to your updated list of beam antennas to test and rate in your HF TRIBANDER PERFORMANCE - TEST METHODS & RES
When many of you say there is interaction between a 40 meter beam and a 15 meter beam no matter the separation, can you tell me what that means? How does it show interaction between the beams? Rick K
Scott, I cannot speak specifically to the OB 12-4 but let me share with you may experience with OB in general. I have in use the Optibeam 16-5 5-bander with the 2-element Optibeam 4030 stacked eleven
Bill, I will take the DX Dinner Ticket if it is still available. Rick Kourey (K4KL) Marvin/Charlotte, NC rkourey@carolina.rr.com _______________________________________________ ______________________