check out OptiBeam they have an new 40mtr dipole and 2L
Larry WA2SRY
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Schnaidt" <KJ0M@mchsi.com>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 22, 2002 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] Antenna Advice
> >
> >
> >I'm considering the M-Squared 2 element 40 but am not totally committed
> >to that. The 20-10 (30-10) Meter antenna is a puzzle.
> >
> >After looking at what's available, it seems to come down to Tennadyne
> >T-12, M-Squared 30-10LPA, Sommer XP80.
> >
> >OR
> >
> >3 beams, one for 40, one for the traditional 20-10 and one for the WARC
> >bands.
> >
> >Your comments/experience appreciated.
>
>
> Pete,
>
> For 10-20 meters, including the WARC bands, have you considered the
> Force 12 Model 5BA? That's what I'm using. It's the D model, rated
> for 100 MPH. I have it mounted on a US Tower 72' retractable tower.
> It's 15 elements on a 33 foot boom and works extremely well for me.
> It doesn't solve your 30-40 meter problem, but personally, I am
> considering the Force 12 230/240, which is 2L on 30 and 40 interlaced
> on 1 boom. I'm currently using a half sloper for 30,40,80 and 160 off
> the side of the tower, so a beam for 30 and 40 would be nice.
>
> Force 12 antennas, IMHO, are very well engineered and materials are
> top quality and they work well, too.
>
> Just my 2 cents.
>
>
> --
>
> 73,
>
> Jim
> KJØM
>
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