[Elecraft] Anyone using a DESpole?

[Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO]

I am getting way too familiar with that roof since I put up the R8!
I presume the DESpole will perform more or less like a rotatable dipole, 
since that's what it is. But it's small enough to go on the roof.

I'm unhappy with the R8 for various reasons, and the only other 
acceptable options for a vertical require radials. And there simply 
isn't room for a good set of symmetrical radials.

The DESpole will limit me to 3 bands, which is a big hit. On the other 
hand, it should be a little louder than a vertical on those bands, as 
well as quieter on receive.

The 43' vertical isn't my favorite antenna either.

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

On 12 May 2015 19:36, Jim Brown wrote:
> On Tue,5/12/2015 9:00 AM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote:
>> I'm looking at an interesting antenna, the Innovantennas DESpole (see
>> <http://despole.com/> ). Does anyone have any experience with it?
>> --
>
> Hi Vic,
>
> I think it's a brand new product. This is a very good company, their
> other products are first rate. On your rooftop, its vertical pattern
> will be subject to the same advantages and shortcomings as your existing
> antenna. Note that they are comparing it to a 43 ft vertical, which is
> not a very good performer above 20M.
>
> If you haven't already done so, take a look at my presentation about the
> 43 ft vertical. I think you've already seen the one about "should I put
> it on my roof." :)
>
> 73, Jim K9YC