Rick the original has limited power handling capability, a small diameter
coil and no posititioning circuitry or automatic control. Compare it for
example with the offering from http://thescrewdriver.com Compare the specs
of some of the offerings of other vendors as well.

While I agree that some out there are junk, a number have made improvements
in construction, control, and power handling capabilities.

Or you can do as I have done and build your own. Assuming you have a friend
that has a lathe to cut the grooves in your core material, your willing to
rework a screwdriver motor, find a couple of friends to build one with you,
it can be built for about $70.00.
..
If you do it by yourself, be prepared to buy a 12 foot length of copper vent
pipe and not use 8 feet of it. Minimum orders for phospher bronze finger
stock, and a minimum of 12 mailing tubes and covers of which you will use
one of each. Then you are talking about $130.00 for materials not counting
the PVC, matching coil, control box, capacitors, and mounting hardware.

Had I not been involved with a bunch of great guys over by North Augusta, I
doubt I would have built one myself.

"Rick Scott" wrote in message
...
Fred W4JLE wrote:
Given that logic, I assume you drive a model T.

"Rick Scott" wrote in message
oups.com...

Or you could pay 175 for the Original made by the original Designer.
Why should it be 240-350 when 175 will do ?

No, But your own argument is that you shouldnt pay 5-700 dollars for
somthing that yours does the same for 240-350.

So using your argument, why pay 240-350 for somthing that the Original
does for 175 ????

Fred W4JLE wrote:
Not to "knock" the name brands in HF mobile, but have you ever wondered
why
they cost so much--up to 700 bucks for a screwdriver all-band mobile
antenna? I do because I couln't AFFORD to pay 5-7 hundred bucks for
a mobile HF antenna! And it's not the performance you are paying for; it's
fancy paint jobs and "consumer" gimmickry that run the price up

This was your original ... Im not Knocking yours. I only POSTED exactly
what you did yet you took exception. WHY?

I cannot afford 5-7 for those nor can I pay 250-350.

But 175 is more reasonable

Why do you Knock MY choice when your advertising YOUR choice. I was
mearly Pointing out

Or you could pay 175 for the Original made by the original Designer.
Why should it be 240-350 when 175 will do ?

I pointed out you could pay 175 instead of 240-350. Then you go on
in your second to tell me I should go and build one myself go buy the
stock and YADA YADA. WHY, what does that serve to tell me. Im shopping,
Do you as a sales person who actually is comparing prices for products
tell me to go build my own. Would a car dealer ???

I dont see why your so defensive. If you have a good product people
will buy it. Some wont, but to tell me IM wrong for comparing is wrong.

I run 100 watts, always have always will, so what does it do for me to
have these bigger coils etc. Hell I run Iron Horse whips and can run
with a lot of screwdrivers because of the way I install and run them.
Many swear Im running a Screwdriver already. So what.

Im looking for a single antenna that does what a screwdriver does.

You posted, I posted an alternate and now your up in arms.

How about if I get all the other MFGs in here to get all up in arms with
your posting because your saying they are too costly.

Rick you have me confused with someone else, I have never sold a screwdriver
antenna in my life. Not even a used one!

"Rick Scott" wrote in message
...
Fred W4JLE wrote:
Not to "knock" the name brands in HF mobile, but have you ever wondered
why
they cost so much--up to 700 bucks for a screwdriver all-band mobile
antenna? I do because I couln't AFFORD to pay 5-7 hundred bucks for
a mobile HF antenna! And it's not the performance you are paying for;
it's
fancy paint jobs and "consumer" gimmickry that run the price up

This was your original ... Im not Knocking yours. I only POSTED exactly
what you did yet you took exception. WHY?

I cannot afford 5-7 for those nor can I pay 250-350.

But 175 is more reasonable

Why do you Knock MY choice when your advertising YOUR choice. I was
mearly Pointing out

Or you could pay 175 for the Original made by the original Designer.
Why should it be 240-350 when 175 will do ?

I pointed out you could pay 175 instead of 240-350. Then you go on
in your second to tell me I should go and build one myself go buy the
stock and YADA YADA. WHY, what does that serve to tell me. Im shopping,
Do you as a sales person who actually is comparing prices for products
tell me to go build my own. Would a car dealer ???

I dont see why your so defensive. If you have a good product people
will buy it. Some wont, but to tell me IM wrong for comparing is wrong.

I run 100 watts, always have always will, so what does it do for me to
have these bigger coils etc. Hell I run Iron Horse whips and can run
with a lot of screwdrivers because of the way I install and run them.
Many swear Im running a Screwdriver already. So what.

Im looking for a single antenna that does what a screwdriver does.

You posted, I posted an alternate and now your up in arms.

How about if I get all the other MFGs in here to get all up in arms with
your posting because your saying they are too costly.

Sorry hit the wrong reply too button .