[Elecraft] High vertical

[Vic Rosenthal]

Of course. So what? They are different antennas.

On 20 Oct 2014 15:14, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
> I'm assuming you DO know that MFJ now owns Cush-Craft as well as
> Hy-Gain. Check the addresses in their ads.
>
> Starkville Miss.
>
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Vic Rosenthal K2VCO/4X6GP"
> <k2vco.vic at gmail.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, October 20, 2014 1:57 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] High vertical
>
>
>> 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/
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Vic