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Subject: [TowerTalk] Getting back on HF
From: no6x@inreach.com (Mike)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 04:49:55 +0000
At 05:29 PM 1/18/98 -0600, W5AL wrote:
>Hi Gang, 
>After many years of VHF operation, am getting back on HF.  What would be
>the advantages/disadvantages of putting a 40-2cd and an X9 or X7 on the
>same mast?  The vertical separation would be 12 ft, and the height of
>the lower antenna would be 60' above ground.  Would appreciate your
>input on this.  Tnx, Len, W5AL

As I understand it you can put 2 elements on the X9. Why not go that way,
am sure that the winloading and stress on the tower would not be any greater.

Mike...NO6X



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