You've hit the nail right on the head with this one! I agree that you should
go with the best antennas you can get before even thinking about adding
power. Nicely put, Stuart!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stuart Rohre" <rohre@arlut.utexas.edu>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Amplifier Decision???
> John,
> If you only need to raise power slightly, there is a FAR BETTER way to go
> than either proposal you listed.
>
> IMPROVE your antennas! You can double your power with a phased array of
> two verticals for a given band. You can use a wire type antenna on its
> harmonics, where it will give gain. (Double Zepp dipole for example).
You
> can build a Moxon beam, a compact two element type that rivals the front
to
> back of a 3 element beam which is much larger.
>
> You can put up a multi band beam for 20m and up.
> Your electricity cost will not skyrocket as it might with use of a full
> input amplifier; and you will see an advantage with IMPROVED RECEPTION!
> 73,
> Stuart
> K5KVH
>
>
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