[Elecraft] High vertical

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > 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.

The Hy-Gain AV series verticals are electrically similar to the
Cushcraft equivalents.  However, the Hy-Gain antennas seem to be less
mechanically "robust" and reports I've received from Hy-Gain owners 
indicate the "finish" is less on the Hy-Gain than the Cushcraft (even
though both are MFJ companies).

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2014-10-20 1:57 AM, Vic Rosenthal K2VCO/4X6GP wrote:
> 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.
>>
>