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Re: [TowerTalk] OptiBeam OB2-40M

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] OptiBeam OB2-40M
From: Richard Smith <n6kt1@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sat, 22 May 2021 15:54:55 +0000 (UTC)
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 Hi Steve,
Your suggestion sounds very reasonable. One question: I have read multiple 
times that the electrical connections between the coils and the aluminum tubing 
can be an issue over time. Has a good improvement been made, either by 
Cushcraft or others, that improves the reliability of these connections?
73, Rich, N6KT
    On Saturday, May 22, 2021, 08:43:10 AM PDT, k7lxc--- via TowerTalk 
<towertalk@contesting.com> wrote:  
 
 >  Sorry, but I don't believe any of that.? It sounds purely anecdotal.     
 >Anecdotal?!? Ha - most of the stuff you get here is anecdotal along with lots 
 >of different opinions.     Here's more anecdotal. I had an original KLM 4L 
 >40M beam that always seemed to break during the winter and require a major 
 >effort to repair every summer. I bought a CC 402CD to replace it and set it 
 >to the Secret LXC dimensions. The KLM never played like I thought a big 3L 
 >yagi should have. (I didn't count the dual driven elements.) Anecdotally I 
 >was much happier with the CC performance plus it didn't have to be repaired 
 >every year!      My budget dream 40M array? A 2 stack of CC antennas. You 
 >don't need big bucks or rotators to turn the danged things plus you have a 
 >choice of arrival/takeoff angles and 2 different potential headings at the 
 >same time. IMO there's no downside and you save LOTS of money. I'm just 
 >saying.  Cheers,Steve    K7LXC
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