[Drake] Antenna Question...

[W2SR - Robert I. Block]

If you're considering a multiband vertical, the Butternut HF-6V and
HF-9V should be on your short list.
All multiband verticals are compromises, but I find that Butternut
performs exceptionally well on 20 and 15 Meters, OK on 10, 30, and 40
Meters, and as good as a 26 foot antenna can be on 80 Meters.  17, 12,
and 6 work, but in retrospect, I'm not sure they justify getting the 9V
rather than the 6V.

Multiband verticals use various tricks to present acceptable impedance
and patterns on the various bands.  The tricks used by the Butternuts
are efficient but require careful adjustment.  I used an Autek VA1; the
process can be tedious with only an SWR bridge.

The mechanical construction is excellent.


>I'm thinking of adding a Vertical, such as the
>Gap Titian DX. Anyone have any experience with this
>antenna?  It looks good on paper.
>Best place to buy?

>Many thanks

>Jim - W8DRZ