First there was the Gotham Vertical. Then the infamous Max-Com automatic
antenna matcher. Now, Cushrcaft is in on the action.
"R9"
vertical. Low angle radiation gives incredible, easy, world-wide low
band DX on 75/80m and 40m, plus it covers 30 through 6m with low
VSWR on all bands, with broadband matching transformer; no antenna tuner
needed. Low profile blends inconspicuously to keep your HOA happy. 31.5
ft tall. Best of all, NO RADIALS NEEDED!!!
Only $639. Just plug in your plastic radio and talk, talk, talk!
See November, 2015 QST, page 2.
Amazing
that hams (or maybe I should say HAMs) swallow that crapola. 31.5 ft
is only an eighth wavelength on 75/80m. The base impedance of a 1/8
wavelength vertical is about 12 ohms. No matter how much gimmickry such
as stubs, loading coils, toroidal transformers and porcupine spikes are
added, that thing will basically be a dummy load unless it is used with a
SUBSTANTAL radial ground system. A couple of 8' ground rods won't cut
it.
I had always considered Cushcraft, which has been in the business for decades,
a reputable outfit, but this makes me wonder.
Don k4kyv
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