I've had a Cushcraft R7000 since June. It is on a 8ft mast in a woods
behind my house. I do not have the 80m kit. I didn't think it was worth
it narrow BW and then it would need guyed. I have worked 86 countrys
since then including Heard Is on 17m and 20m. I would highly recommend
it.
73 Steve W8GAZ
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From: James Meister
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 1997 1:52 PM
To: steve; 'towertalk@contesting.com'
Subject: Verticals
AA9ZZ recently asked:
Being new to the list I don't know what the current topics are
but I
was wondering if there is any information comparing or about the
no
radial verticals such at Cushcraft R-7000 or GAP.
Anyone know where I can find something?
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The best source of information is from talking to people that have such
antennas. So, I'll put in my two cents. I've been using the HyGain DX77
no-radial vertical for a few months. It is mounted 5' off of the ground
and
I have had excellent DX results with only 100 watts. The vertical is
built
very well mechanically, although it does have a tendency on some bands to
detune slightly when it is raining. HyGain sent me "rain caps" but I
haven't put them on yet. All in all, I am quite satisfied with it.
Jim, K2WU
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