In my experience, the A4S runs circles around the TH3. It's also a bit
longer and has a separate, dedicated 10m reflector element not found on the
TH3. "Best" under 40lbs might be difficult to say, but I've had great
experience with the Tennadyne T6 LPDA. 6L on a short boom (12'), covers
14~30 MHz including 12/17m, and works amazingly well for its size. It does
have a larger turning radius than the TH3 or A4S, however, due to the very
long rear element (40').
-WB2WIK/6
"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." -
Mario Andretti
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> From: Van Zandt [SMTP:rvz@cfl.rr.com]
> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 5:39 AM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [Towertalk] Best Tri-Bander under 40 lbs?
>
> I'd appreciate comments on what you believe is the best overall Triband
> yagi under 40 pounds? I am leaning towards a Hy-Gain TH3 or a Cushcraft
> A4S. I am not real fond of the Force C3 as I live in a windy area and I
> hear the cell-driver of the Force C3 presents a rather unstable load when
> the cell driver elements are moving around.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Pat
>
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