[Antennas] CUSHCRAFT ANTENNAS

Fri, 8 Mar 2002 15:43:01 -0000

Subject: Re: [Antennas] CUSHCRAFT ANTENNAS

> Why does a half wave antenna become less efficient by turning it on end
> (vertical ve horizontal half wave)
> -bob

It doesn't...

>
> GoJolly wrote:
>
> > I have been casually reading all the posts about the Cushcraft Verticals
> > with amusement.
> >
> > First thing is a "half wave vertical" with no radials is about the same
as
> > putting a 100W lightbulb on the end of you coax and putting it on a
fence
> > post.  The laws of physics are not subject to interpretation.  The
> > efficiency is about 15%.  So, if you are satisfied with 15W out, then of
> > course the verticals work great.  Lot of money to pay for that.  ANY
kind
> > of wire antenna would be better with a little tweaking.  And with the
poor
> > customer support that is reported...
> >
> > Seems like it's time to re-think using these products :-)
> >
> > My 2 cents worth.
> >
> > Bill K6ERQ
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