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Subject: [TowerTalk] believing antenna manufacturers
From: RLVZ@aol.com (RLVZ@aol.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 15:48:06 EST
Hi Natan,

I recently had a very poor experience with Force.  First, I had an 
installation question and called and fax'ed Force... but I never received a 
reply.

Second, the C-19XR is a very flimsy built antenna considering it's advertised 
at "100 mph".  The antenna flops around like a bird in full flight, and in my 
opinion, is not desirable for windy or coastal areas... such as here near 
Daytona Beach, Florida.

The Hy-Gain TH-3 which you criticize there gains (perhaps rightfully so) are 
a much stronger antenna than the Force.  Therefore, while the Hy-Gain gain 
figures are less accurate than Force, I believe the Hy-Gain wind survival 
ratings are more accurate than Force.

W8JI makes a good point when he states "don't believe antenna specifications".

73's, Richard- NO4S

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