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December 10th 09, 02:35 AM
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Three Element Quad Reconstruction
On Dec 9, 8:31*pm, JIMMIE wrote:
On Dec 9, 4:49*pm, Tom Horne wrote: I have to following quad parts that I got from a fella for whom I took a tower down. *Three spiders, twelve fiberglass poles, three small copper coils, and a massive boom to mast fitting. *I am wondering if it might be worth rehabilitating the original antenna which is a tri band 20, 15, 10 meter three element quad of unknown manufacture. *I have two AB-952 masts with extension kits that I use for special event towers. *I have a Hy-gain tri-band Yagi-Uda for one antenna but no suitable antenna to top the other tower for field day, SET, and so forth. *I'm looking for insight from those who have actually assembled quads. *Is it practical, if one is well organized to use a quad as a special event antenna? *How long might it take to assemble once it is fully assembled and tested and then carefully dismantled into a well marked kit. *I am open to hearing that there is an equal or better performer that would be easier to assemble for a height of only fifty feet. *The positions I've read so far indicate a greater gain, a lower take off angle at any given height, as well as a quieter receiving performance for the quad. *Naturally I would prefer real world experience to a theoretical discussion partially because I am not yet well educated enough in antenna theory to fully understand the theoretical arguments. Sounds like the makings of a good antenna . I use a 4 element quads on 10 6 & 2 meters.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - ooops 10 M is 2 eleement Jimmie |
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