I started this discussion, and am frankly overwhelmed by the quantity and
quality of the suggestions and discussion given on this subject. Again, I'd
like to thank everyone for your views. They were most helpful. I now have
decided to build a heavy duty version of the W6NL Moxon. Since you guys took
the time to write me your recommendations, I'd like to take the time to tell
you rightfully or wrongly why I decided on the above decision based on your
input:
1. The design gives a lot of Bang for the size and cost. (W6NL Heavy Duty
Version 2 element 40 Meter Moxon)
2. I live in a subdivision with Deed Restrictions and even though I got
approval for my antenna, I think stacked antennas would be "pushing it".
3. There are a lot of plans on the internet on how to build this antenna and I
don't have to re-invent the wheel.
4. I live near Houston, Texas and there are a lot of aluminum venders in the
area and/or I can order some nice beefy aluminum from a few internet sources at
good prices.
5. I did some cost calculations and I believe I can build this antenna for
around $700.00 using first class components including cast aluminum boom clamps
and SS hardware. (I now know there are some terrific antennas available but
they will cost me $1600 to $1700 dollars.)
6. Some have pointed out to me there is little difference in time building this
antenna from scratch compared to modifying a new Cushcraft XM240. Building it
from scratch will cost less then modifying a new Cushcraft XM240. I'll also
have better components in my homemade version and won't have to throw away some
new parts from the kit.
7. I plan to run some high power AM from time to time and coils and linear
loading trouble me. (Been there done that with my old 402BA)
8. My requirements don't allow a full sized beam and this antenna will be up
only 50 foot so the best antenna installation is not in the cards.
So there you have it. Rightfully or wrongly I have decided to build from
scratch a heavy duty W6NL 2 element 40 Meter Moxon. All your input brought me
to this conclusion. A few days ago I had limited knowledge on what I needed to
buy, you guys changed all that.
Thanks all,
Lee, w0vt
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