[Elecraft] K2/100 + KAT100 + Cushcradt R8 Vertical

[Phil Kane]

  I am contemplating replacing my B&W Wideband Folded Dipole with
  a Cushcraft R8, the successor to the R7, as my "main" HF
  antenna.  The B&W is best described as a resistor with wires -
  about 10% efficient although it does cover all amateur bands
  from 160m to above 10m equally badly.  I will have to retain it
  for operation on 80m and 160m, though.

  What I am curious about is whether the KAT100 can compensate
  for the limited bandwidth of the R8 on the lower bands, and how
  well the R8 holds up in windstorms (we don't get much ice
  here).  I expect to be feeding the antenna through about 50
  feet of good quality 50-ohm cable.

  Real world experience appreciated.

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   73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
   Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

   From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
   Beaverton (Washington County)  Oregon