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[TowerTalk] Force 12 20M Monobander

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Subject: [TowerTalk] Force 12 20M Monobander
From: Russ Dearmore via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Reply-to: Russ Dearmore <champsruss@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 12 May 2016 16:53:27 +0000 (UTC)
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Rick,  Thanks for your comments.  I found the F/B to be much higher than you 
did so maybe we're talking about different antennas.  The OP-Des design of the 
Force 12 is probably the reason for better gain and flatter SWR.  I've got more 
confidence in the 5kw power rating than the 1.5kw of the 204BA since I use a 
manually tuned amp that wants to go higher than that.  I'll probably keep 
looking at the new designs rather than the old technology.  In regards to the 
SteppIR I'm not comfortable with the extra maintenance they are well known 
for.  Needlessly expensive in the long run.    I also share your skepticism 
about antenna manufacturer's claims and think it's time for a monobander 
comparison test like Ward did with the Tri-banders some time back.    Thanks 
again, Russ  K5ZZR   
 Peak F/B: 26.12dBPower Rating: 5kwGain: 9.23dBi @ 14.250MHz   My Heroes Wear 
Combat Boots!            
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