[Antennas] antenna comparisons

[Milt Jensen, N5IA]

John,

I have two Mosley Classic 33's that I use for Field Day.  They are excellent
without doubt.

I have used the C3 Force 12 antennas as well as their 2 element 40 Meter
model in Burma during two DX-peditions.

So, I have a tiny bit of experience with both brands.  Where the Force 12
design excels, IN MY OPINION, is in the following area.

It comes in a small package.  Easily handled and transported in a small
space.

Predrilled for exact measurement.  No tape measuring or guessing needed.

NO TRAPS.

NO SEPARATE CW AND SSB SETTINGS.

No screws or clamps on the elements.  In the DX-ped or FD mode, the rivets
(with the shank cut off) are inserted in the pre-drilled, pre-measured holes
and a wrap of tape installed to hold the rivet.  You have quick, precise
installation and quick uninstallation to a small, portable package.

Excellent performance.

YMMV.  73 de Milt, N5IA

----- Original Message -----
From: "n3drk" <n3drk@bellsouth.net>
To: "antennas" <antennas@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 3:59 AM
Subject: [Antennas] antenna comparisons


> Curious to see what all the hype is with the force 12 antennas i read the
> reviews on eham.net. Most of the reviews are downright funny with hams
> claiming to have worked dxcc. I like others find this not a hard
> accomplishment because one can work 200 or more countries using an
ordinary
> dipole.
>
> I later went to the website of force12 and found out the c3s antenna
arrives
> at your home in a 4 foot box and is put together using rivets!
>
> I am not downing this antenna but can someone who has put one of these
> antennas on the air give me some comparison studies?