Roger (K8RI) wrote:
> Edward Sylvester wrote:
>
>> Trying to devise best antenna system for RV situation. I think I would like
>> to go with the Hygain AV-640 with DX Engineering Tilt Over Base, attached to
>> Roof Ladder. I want to be able to break this down quickly and in some
>> parks, won't have the luxury nor the time to deal with wire antennas.
>>
>> I like the 640 because it's all band, minus 80/160m and it handles moderate
>> power. But I am open to other ideas....
>>
>>
> I really like the AV640, It's relatively easy to raise and you could use
> a 10-12' mast hinged at the back of the RV. It's relatively broad and
> works well on all bands, 40 - 6. It'll take the legal limit on all bands
> but 6 where it's rated at 20 or 300 watts,
That should be it's rated the legal limit on CW and SSB, 200 to 300
watts CW and SSB on 6
73
Roger (K8RI)
> BUT the stubs make it a
> rather delicate antenna to handle. OTOH the longest stub comes apart
> easily and there is a place to take the antenna apart very close to that
> spot. It depends on how short a package you need once broken down. If
> you need to go shorter than half, it's probably going to take some care
> assembling and disassembling.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>
>>
>> Thanks for the bandwidth,
>>
>> 73,
>> Ed NI6S
>>
>> PS: RV is 31' long and will tie vertical down to roof racks while in
>> motion.....
>>
>>
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