[DX] Re: [dx-list] Mini Beams

Thu, 27 Mar 2003 13:57:51 -0800 (PST)

I would be interested in seeing comments on this
thread.  I am currently using a mini quad (Original,
not the TGM one), but ran a Cushcraft MA5B before
that. 
Has anyone been able to directly compare those two
antennas?  They seem to work about the same, if memory
serves correct, but I was also able to get the
miniquad up a few feet higher.  I really thought that
the MA5B beat the heck out of the dipole I was using
before, and would probably get another if it does
outperform the Mini Quad in most situations.

73s John NE0P

--- [email protected] wrote:
> Howdy folks
> 
> heard few things about this type of antenna as
> understand having a beam 
> dealing with 20m has rear reflector of at  33ft
> whoops straight into next 
> doors garden
> Not good idea or move to better place bigger garden
> (dream on:-)
> 
> So looking may be next year when money is bit better
> one is serously thinking 
> about a Mini beam as found in rad com Mag (UK) this
> one covers all bands I 
> want 20 to 10m in four elements BUT does not give
> size of elements and boom 
> length and most importantly of all a decent picture
> of one let alone the 
> forwards power to rejection of the rear in DB and so
> forth. Sounds like to me 
> one of these antennas do me nicely in my garden of
> my size with out annoying 
> the neighbour to much.
> 
> Already seen one 2nd hand for about 180 Squid(
> sterling :-))
> 
> So if any one have any info please drop me a line
> would be interested to hear 
> opinions of people tried them got one and so forth
> 
> By way one am refering to is a MA-5B 4EL Yagi does
> 10 12 15 17 and 20m
> 
> Christ saw nice picture of the new Yaseu Mk 5
> FT1000MP does it make nice cup 
> of tea as well. That is some rig :-)) (Certianly
> dreaming away here :-))
> 
> Karl
> M3FEH
> Island/ Lighthouse chaser & HF Ionspheric Jockey
> :-))
> 
> 
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