[Elecraft] Antenna

Mon May 19 17:19:00 2003

Dave,

Am quite new to this reflector (Elecraft) and am still learning how to use it properly.  I noticed  in your reply to Richard Kim that you were using a Force 12 Sigma  5 at ground level.  Would appreciate your comments on this antenna.

I have a Mosley tribander up about 30' but windstorms have caused it to be stuck in one position.  I have been wanting to take it down anyway in an effort to simplify both the antenna situation and rig also (I have an Icom IC-756 PRO and have hopes of selling it although it is in excellent condition).  I am in the process of moving to the Elecraft K-2/100 which is kindly being built for me by David Ball, NR1SS/5  because of my age (76)  and eye problems (I can see o.k., but not well for close work).

All this leads to the fact that I wish to put up (perhaps on the 30' tower) a vertically polarized antenna that would cover 20M-10M (and maybe even 6M).    I was considering a Cushcraft R6000, but saw some reviews  critical of it's quality and bending due to wind and we do get some pretty strong winds here in Colorado Springs.  I have seen some positive comments about the Force 12 Sigma 5 and would appreciate your opinions about that antenna or any others about which you might have some thoughts

I am sending a copy of this through the reflector in the hopes that there may be some others who will read this and make their opinions known about a vertical antenna for 20M-10M (or 6M).

73,

Tom,  W2TJO

Thomas Brereton

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