Might I suggest doing some research on the Antenna Mart quads. I think
many folks in the North and nid west have those type quads and they have
held up remarkably well. Now, you won't get by cheaply. Quality doesn't
come cheaply.!! It is your choice. I doubt you will have to do much
repair. 73 John Fearon w4wkp
On Thu, 18 Jun 1998, W9SN wrote:
>
> > I am more tempted to try quads on 6 & 2, even 12-17-30, because they are
> > all non-critical bands for me. I am fearful of having my 10-15-20m quad
> > trashed in mid-winter!
> >
> > 73, DavidC AA1FA
> >
>
>
> David, count on loosing the quad in the near future. Here in Indiana
> and having
> quads for several years, it became a nearly anual ritual to:
> 1.) Rebuild
> 2.) Repair
> 3.) Replace
>
> I just loved my quads as did my local buddy who also went through the
> same thing.
> One year we both survived repair just to have it hit the following
> winter.
> The only way I would consider another quad in snow country is to have a
> crank up
> tower so it could be repaired easier.
> Another local special ordered heavier than normal quad spreaders from
> lightning bolt only to loose 3 of them the first winter.
> Unless you don't mind climbing a tower and repairing an antenna after a
> 1/4"
> of ice, then go for it. Or get that crank up.
> 73's.....good luck
>
>
> ------------------------------------------
> Steve Narducci
> Amateur Radio Station - W9SN
> All Ten Tec Equiptment
> Toys for "Real" CW Men
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