Thanks, Bob. I was going to mention the XR5 as well. It has been an outstanding
performer for me at 55 feet on a HDX-555. When I get fed up with the U/VHF SSB
stuff they will probably go and get replaced by a 2 (at least) element beam.
Phil
N9LAH
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob K6UJ" <k6uj@pacbell.net>
To: "Dan Schaaf" <dan-schaaf@att.net>
Cc: towertalk@contesting.com, "F.R. Ashley" <gdadx2@clearwire.net>
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:58:36 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Please Help Me Decide on a Tribander or Monobanders
one more option
Force 12 XR-5 interlaced 20.17/15/12/10 on top of the mast.
2 element 40 8 feet below
or the 40 on top instead
Bob
K6UJ
On Apr 19, 2013, at 6:53 AM, Dan Schaaf wrote:
> <<<Have you thought about a tribander
> with a duo-band 12/17 meter beam stacked above it? >>>
>
> That is exactly what I have, on top of a 30 ft tower and I have done
> extremely well in the Leaderboard on Clublog for most DXPeditions.
>
> A3WS above an A3S w 5 ft separation.
>
> Best Regards
> Dan Schaaf
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> -----Original Message----- From: F.R. Ashley
> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 9:49 AM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Please Help Me Decide on a Tribander or Monobanders
>
> Wayne,
>
> Bottom line is no matter what you put up, you're gonna love it, hi.
> I'd just prefer something that worked on 12 and 17 meters along with
> 10/15/20. In my situation, I am restricted to 9.6 sq ft of wind
> loading on my Hygain 52-ft crank up, and that really limits which 5 band
> antenna I can put on the tower. Have you thought about a tribander
> with a duo-band 12/17 meter beam stacked above it? Happy hunting.
>
> 73 Buddy WB4M
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