[Elecraft] Re: [Icom] Opinions re: HF Verticals?

[Stuart Rohre]

When a manufacturer gives a spec such as 2:1, over a range of the band, the
antenna as others have said, can be 1:1 at some spots and perhaps 2:1 at the
ends, depending on local conditions as well.  I have operated the Sigma 5 by
Force 12 at ideal conditions on a Salt water beach, some 50 feet from the
surfline, and at NO time did it ever reach 2:1!  It was a joy to operate and
had band switching.  Did not need the rig tuner to move around the band.
72, Stuart K5KVH