On Sat, 06 Jan 2007 19:22:59 -0600, Nate Bargmann
wrote:

while the fan dipole is simple to construct it is
susceptible to element interaction and may require additional support or
care in element spacing and antenna erection.

Hi Nate,

No more than trapped dipoles and in real comparison, probably less. No
antenna is tuned and put up working on the first attempt unless it is
a 2M ground plane at 30 feet. ....you are not describing that.

Given your hemming and hawing about parts cost, and willingness to
suffer what Tom describes as poor performance from cheaper components
- what's the problem?

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC