[Elecraft] High vertical

[Vic Rosenthal K2VCO/4X6GP]

The main reason is that the Cushcraft R8 was one of the antennas in the 
comparison report on verticals by N0AX and K7LXC (cost $20 but worth it) 
here:

<http://www.championradio.com/HF-VERTICAL-PERFORMANCE-TEST-METHODS-RESULTS.3>

The Hy-Gain AV-640 is very similar, but appears to have a little more 
top loading and is a bit shorter. It is also less expensive.

Incidentally, yesterday afternoon we had a storm with remarkably high 
winds. I went up to look at the antenna and had to take care not to be 
blown down. I was /very/ glad I had guyed it at two locations. I may 
even add a third set of guys.

On 20 Oct 2014 05:28, Robert G Strickland wrote:
> Vic...
> Any thoughts on choosing the Cushcraft over the Hy-Gain for a vertical?
> ...robert
>
> On 10/18/2014 14:55, Vic Rosenthal K2VCO/4X6GP wrote:
>>
>> I put up an R8 vertical on a small building (containing my shack) that
>> sits on the roof.
>

-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO/4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/