[Elecraft] K2/100 + KAT100 + Cushcradt R8 Vertical
Doug Person
doug at northroutt.net
Thu Jan 17 22:43:13 EST 2008
Phil and all,
Sorry, I was thinking of the R7 - the R8 is still in production.
73, Doug -- K0DXV
Phil Kane wrote:
> 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.
>
> --
> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402
>
> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
> Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
>
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