[ADXA] F12 C3E For Sale

[Steven Rutledge]

I have an original F12 C3E that I would like to sell, reasonably, to a 
member or friend of a member who needs a good tri-bander. The C3E has 
two elements on 20 and 15 and three elements on 10. The C3 lacks the 
extra element for 10 meters.  I used this antenna to work most of the 
349 entities I have confirmed, 336 on CW.  The antenna elements are 
assembled with rivets vs. nuts and bolts like the current JK F12 
antennas.  I actually like the rivets much better.  Holes are 
pre-drilled, you can't go wrong.  The only thing the antenna needs is 
new U clamps to hold the elements on to the boom.  Tom, for some reason, 
did not put stainless U clamps on his antennas claiming they weren't 
needed.  Not until you had to take them off.  Mine were naturally rusted 
and I used a bolt cutter to remove them after trying other methods which 
didn't come close.  The antenna is in perfect condition.  It has an 18' 
boom and is a light antenna.

This is a great first antenna for someone who wants to get away from 
wires and can put up a tower or the appropriate mast.  My location was 
in the direct path of Hurricane Elvis with 115 mph straight-line winds 
for about 15-20 minutes.  I watched the elements bend almost parallel to 
the boom and then snap back into place when the winds ceased.

The ONLY reason I replaced it was to get a JK-XR5 to obtain some gain on 
12/17.  Antenna is completely disassembled and will fit easily in the 
bed of a PU.

I will also include the F12 high-power balun with the antenna.

If you're interested or know anyone who is, email or call, 901-849-7449.

I also have an original HyGain TH-5 that I will give away.  It was a 
great antenna but its big and heavy.  Had it up in MI. First 
tri-bander.  Lots of fun to assemble.  Not.  My antenna was NOT made by 
MFJ.

Also, one or two now discontinued Cushcraft D3Ws, 12/17/30, rotatable 
dipoles.  I worked my last one, Bouvet, on one of these antennas.

Thanks for reading.  I hope everyone is having fun with VP2VI.  I 
actually worked them on 160 CW on my 80 meter dipole.

73,

Steve, N4JQQ