As the Holidays are upon us, I find that I am busy in my shop again
contructing Carolina Cylone II screwdriver
antennas. This is the 3" version that works so well for those people that
just must have the BEST mobile HF
signal around. Built of tough materials, this antenna will
be with you thru many automobile trades (the installation
of radios actually saves me money because it makes me
reluctant to trade cars! LOL!) And it will give you that
excellent signal you always wanted! And, yes, it will beat
those "skinny" little 1 1/2" dia ones wound with #16 wire.
You will find that your Cyclone II is a full 3" diameter and
wound with #14 wire. Spacing is 8 Turns per Inch. Forms are tough, but
resilient, black nylon and are also
resistant to UV rays. Some other competitors use those
flexible don't-squeeze-the-Charmin covers made of Butyl. These will
discolor, crack, and disintegrate in about
a year. Cyclone II uses covers of a full 1/8" wall thick-ness and will
remain clear AND protect your antenna from rain, snow, dirt, dust and UV
rays. No replacing your cover for many years. I also beat the competitors'
prices by quite a few $$$$$$$$. Cyclone II only costs
$350 shipped to the lower 48 states.
Now if you are one of those who operates mostly 40 thru
10 Meters (as well as 6 Meters) with occasional forays onto 75 Meters, you
will find that Cyclone I will be an
excellent choice, and will deliver surprising performance
on all bands! This one has all of the features previously
mentioned in a package of 2" diameter including the durable cover. It, too,
is reasonably priced at only $240
shipped within the lower 48 states.
Visit
www.qsl.net/k4kwh to see photos of this excellent
product and to order. I am moderately busy in the shop,
so you can give yourself a Christmas present this year by
purchasing one of my Carolina Cyclone antennas, and "give" me a 'present' by
keeping my shop busy.
At any rate, Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year.
Jerry
K4KWH
www.qsl.net\k4kwh