Dear WA3YMM:

Which Tennadyne is on your list? Hard to beat for efficiency,
simplicity and bandwidth. The longer models (such as T10) appear to have
gain that is at least as good as a trap-beam.

In my opinion, having 18 MHz and 24 MHz coverage is valuable.

25 feet of un-guyed Rohn 25 is limited in the amount of wind induced
load that it can survive. If you are in an urban setting, or have a number
of substantial trees in most directions, you have a reduced chance of wind
damage. Do re-visit Rohn's recommendations.

Enjoy whatever you buy and get on the air. 73, Mac N8TT
--
J. Mc Laughlin; Michigan U.S.A.
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"jam" wrote in message
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Hello All!

I am planning to put up my first tower and beam, the tower 25g braced
to the house at 20 feet 45 ft tall and a Yaesu 800ga rotator.

The Problem!

What Beam to put on top?

I have done my home work and currently trying to decide.

3 element Stepper IR (Looks good but, pricy! On the negative, if a
wire bus comes lose or breaks your SOL )

Mosley ta-63 ( all band but no f/b )

Mosley classic cl 33 + warc ( Looks sturdy but, traps, no gain on 17
meters )

Sommer (looks good but a bit of Rube Goldburg + Heavy )

Force 12 ( pop ribits and tuners ???????)

Tennadyne (same gain as 2 element yagi big! Swr)

I hope to here what the opinions are.

Thanks All

WA3YMM