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Cell Wave Query
Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? Do not have the model number but the cost was close to $600 when purchased. The antenna is cut for 2 meters. Realize that a number of factors can be involved such as weather conditions, area installed etc. In this case it is up 80' off ground level and 300' above sea level just outside of WashDC. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Thanks. 73 Murray, K3BEQ |
Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? 1. Its "Celwave", not "Cell Wave". (Search also "RFS Celwave") 2. Celwave was formerly Phelps Dodge. 3. The model you want for 2 meters is the PD340-3. 4. A properly installed antenna with properly installed and sealed feedlines will probably last longer than you. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Other comparable manufacturer are Andrew, Sinclair, and Decibel Products. Quality is comparable amongst all. Ed WB6SAT |
Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? 1. Its "Celwave", not "Cell Wave". (Search also "RFS Celwave") 2. Celwave was formerly Phelps Dodge. 3. The model you want for 2 meters is the PD340-3. 4. A properly installed antenna with properly installed and sealed feedlines will probably last longer than you. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Other comparable manufacturer are Andrew, Sinclair, and Decibel Products. Quality is comparable amongst all. Ed WB6SAT |
Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. "Ed G." wrote: Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? 1. Its "Celwave", not "Cell Wave". (Search also "RFS Celwave") 2. Celwave was formerly Phelps Dodge. 3. The model you want for 2 meters is the PD340-3. 4. A properly installed antenna with properly installed and sealed feedlines will probably last longer than you. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Other comparable manufacturer are Andrew, Sinclair, and Decibel Products. Quality is comparable amongst all. Ed WB6SAT |
Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. "Ed G." wrote: Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? 1. Its "Celwave", not "Cell Wave". (Search also "RFS Celwave") 2. Celwave was formerly Phelps Dodge. 3. The model you want for 2 meters is the PD340-3. 4. A properly installed antenna with properly installed and sealed feedlines will probably last longer than you. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Other comparable manufacturer are Andrew, Sinclair, and Decibel Products. Quality is comparable amongst all. Ed WB6SAT |
Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. "Ed G." wrote: Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? 1. Its "Celwave", not "Cell Wave". (Search also "RFS Celwave") 2. Celwave was formerly Phelps Dodge. 3. The model you want for 2 meters is the PD340-3. 4. A properly installed antenna with properly installed and sealed feedlines will probably last longer than you. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Other comparable manufacturer are Andrew, Sinclair, and Decibel Products. Quality is comparable amongst all. Ed WB6SAT |
Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. "Ed G." wrote: Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? 1. Its "Celwave", not "Cell Wave". (Search also "RFS Celwave") 2. Celwave was formerly Phelps Dodge. 3. The model you want for 2 meters is the PD340-3. 4. A properly installed antenna with properly installed and sealed feedlines will probably last longer than you. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Other comparable manufacturer are Andrew, Sinclair, and Decibel Products. Quality is comparable amongst all. Ed WB6SAT |
Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. "Ed G." wrote: Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? 1. Its "Celwave", not "Cell Wave". (Search also "RFS Celwave") 2. Celwave was formerly Phelps Dodge. 3. The model you want for 2 meters is the PD340-3. 4. A properly installed antenna with properly installed and sealed feedlines will probably last longer than you. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Other comparable manufacturer are Andrew, Sinclair, and Decibel Products. Quality is comparable amongst all. Ed WB6SAT |
Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. "Ed G." wrote: Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? 1. Its "Celwave", not "Cell Wave". (Search also "RFS Celwave") 2. Celwave was formerly Phelps Dodge. 3. The model you want for 2 meters is the PD340-3. 4. A properly installed antenna with properly installed and sealed feedlines will probably last longer than you. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Other comparable manufacturer are Andrew, Sinclair, and Decibel Products. Quality is comparable amongst all. Ed WB6SAT |
Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. "Ed G." wrote: Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? 1. Its "Celwave", not "Cell Wave". (Search also "RFS Celwave") 2. Celwave was formerly Phelps Dodge. 3. The model you want for 2 meters is the PD340-3. 4. A properly installed antenna with properly installed and sealed feedlines will probably last longer than you. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Other comparable manufacturer are Andrew, Sinclair, and Decibel Products. Quality is comparable amongst all. Ed WB6SAT |
Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. "Ed G." wrote: Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? 1. Its "Celwave", not "Cell Wave". (Search also "RFS Celwave") 2. Celwave was formerly Phelps Dodge. 3. The model you want for 2 meters is the PD340-3. 4. A properly installed antenna with properly installed and sealed feedlines will probably last longer than you. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Other comparable manufacturer are Andrew, Sinclair, and Decibel Products. Quality is comparable amongst all. Ed WB6SAT |
Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. Heh heh, well maybe you sounded "decrepit" to me in your original posting? Anyway, the 15-20 figure is good. If you use heliax, seal the hell properly out of all connectors, and mount the antenna and heliax very firmly, those no reason other than extremes of nature (lightning, huricane, etc,) to prevent it from lasting longer. Ed |
Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. Heh heh, well maybe you sounded "decrepit" to me in your original posting? Anyway, the 15-20 figure is good. If you use heliax, seal the hell properly out of all connectors, and mount the antenna and heliax very firmly, those no reason other than extremes of nature (lightning, huricane, etc,) to prevent it from lasting longer. Ed |
**Still hanging in there at almost 73. Agree on the sealing. Club has a perfectionist who does electronics on boats and is a stickler on doing things right, especially sealing. Again, thank you. 73 Murray, K3BEQ ======================= "Ed G." wrote: Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. Heh heh, well maybe you sounded "decrepit" to me in your original posting? Anyway, the 15-20 figure is good. If you use heliax, seal the hell properly out of all connectors, and mount the antenna and heliax very firmly, those no reason other than extremes of nature (lightning, huricane, etc,) to prevent it from lasting longer. Ed |
**Still hanging in there at almost 73. Agree on the sealing. Club has a perfectionist who does electronics on boats and is a stickler on doing things right, especially sealing. Again, thank you. 73 Murray, K3BEQ ======================= "Ed G." wrote: Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. Heh heh, well maybe you sounded "decrepit" to me in your original posting? Anyway, the 15-20 figure is good. If you use heliax, seal the hell properly out of all connectors, and mount the antenna and heliax very firmly, those no reason other than extremes of nature (lightning, huricane, etc,) to prevent it from lasting longer. Ed |
Murray:
Don't be too hasty. I have a DB-410 with a set of DB-224 elements interlaced and a 6 meter "J" out the top which has been up at this location on a 100' tower since 1986, and was installed at another location for well over 10 years before that. I admit we have little icing, and the highest winds have been 85 MPH, but the performance has not degraded to a degree measurable by range loss. On the other hand, a better example might be my pre-WW2 Workshop brand beam. Lets see, 2004 minus 1940 = 64. Check back in 6 years. -- W5VPQ Crazy George Remove N O and S P A M imbedded in return address "Murray Green, K3BEQ" wrote in message ... Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. |
Murray:
Don't be too hasty. I have a DB-410 with a set of DB-224 elements interlaced and a 6 meter "J" out the top which has been up at this location on a 100' tower since 1986, and was installed at another location for well over 10 years before that. I admit we have little icing, and the highest winds have been 85 MPH, but the performance has not degraded to a degree measurable by range loss. On the other hand, a better example might be my pre-WW2 Workshop brand beam. Lets see, 2004 minus 1940 = 64. Check back in 6 years. -- W5VPQ Crazy George Remove N O and S P A M imbedded in return address "Murray Green, K3BEQ" wrote in message ... Thank you, however, I doubt very seriously any antenna is going to last over 70 years. But appreciate your input. Best estimate I received from those in the business of installing the antennas is in the area of 15-20 years. |
On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 13:40:50 -0500, Murray Green, K3BEQ wrote:
Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? Do not have the model number but the cost was close to $600 when purchased. The antenna is cut for 2 meters. Realize that a number of factors can be involved such as weather conditions, area installed etc. In this case it is up 80' off ground level and 300' above sea level just outside of WashDC. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Thanks. 73 Murray, K3BEQ That antenna will need some service to achieve a long life. The problem is when the Coax harness deteriorates with time, I would expect that you will need to replace or repair the harness ever 10-20 years or so. Most antennas of this class fail from physical damage. Lightening, Ice Damage, Tower climbers. or something else that physically damages the antenna. Others in the class are Decibel, Andrew, Sinclair, Kathrein - Scala, Maxrad. Ron N5HYH |
On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 13:40:50 -0500, Murray Green, K3BEQ wrote:
Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? Do not have the model number but the cost was close to $600 when purchased. The antenna is cut for 2 meters. Realize that a number of factors can be involved such as weather conditions, area installed etc. In this case it is up 80' off ground level and 300' above sea level just outside of WashDC. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Thanks. 73 Murray, K3BEQ That antenna will need some service to achieve a long life. The problem is when the Coax harness deteriorates with time, I would expect that you will need to replace or repair the harness ever 10-20 years or so. Most antennas of this class fail from physical damage. Lightening, Ice Damage, Tower climbers. or something else that physically damages the antenna. Others in the class are Decibel, Andrew, Sinclair, Kathrein - Scala, Maxrad. Ron N5HYH |
Others in the class are Decibel, Andrew, Sinclair, Kathrein - Scala, Maxrad. Ron, personally, I would not include Maxrad in that class of quality. Ed WB6SAT (Never heard of Kathrein, so no comment on that one.) |
Others in the class are Decibel, Andrew, Sinclair, Kathrein - Scala, Maxrad. Ron, personally, I would not include Maxrad in that class of quality. Ed WB6SAT (Never heard of Kathrein, so no comment on that one.) |
***Thank you Ron. Since my initial message and responses here on the newsgroup, coupled with "homework" we find that Celwave no longer makes the 4 el vert dipole for the 2 meter spectrum. Nor do they make replacement harnesses. Suspect drop in sales is the primary reason, but not certain. Looking seriously at Decibel's compatible antenna. We are however, going to open up the Celwave, remove and inspect the harness and if possible determine what went wrong. Possibility that there could be damage from lightning which would be covered by our insurance policy. Thanks again. 73, Murray, K3BEQ ======================= Ron wrote: On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 13:40:50 -0500, Murray Green, K3BEQ wrote: Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? Do not have the model number but the cost was close to $600 when purchased. The antenna is cut for 2 meters. Realize that a number of factors can be involved such as weather conditions, area installed etc. In this case it is up 80' off ground level and 300' above sea level just outside of WashDC. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Thanks. 73 Murray, K3BEQ That antenna will need some service to achieve a long life. The problem is when the Coax harness deteriorates with time, I would expect that you will need to replace or repair the harness ever 10-20 years or so. Most antennas of this class fail from physical damage. Lightening, Ice Damage, Tower climbers. or something else that physically damages the antenna. Others in the class are Decibel, Andrew, Sinclair, Kathrein - Scala, Maxrad. Ron N5HYH |
***Thank you Ron. Since my initial message and responses here on the newsgroup, coupled with "homework" we find that Celwave no longer makes the 4 el vert dipole for the 2 meter spectrum. Nor do they make replacement harnesses. Suspect drop in sales is the primary reason, but not certain. Looking seriously at Decibel's compatible antenna. We are however, going to open up the Celwave, remove and inspect the harness and if possible determine what went wrong. Possibility that there could be damage from lightning which would be covered by our insurance policy. Thanks again. 73, Murray, K3BEQ ======================= Ron wrote: On Mon, 05 Jan 2004 13:40:50 -0500, Murray Green, K3BEQ wrote: Can any of you antenna pros out there tell me what would be the expected life span for a Cell Wave 4 element vertical dipole? Do not have the model number but the cost was close to $600 when purchased. The antenna is cut for 2 meters. Realize that a number of factors can be involved such as weather conditions, area installed etc. In this case it is up 80' off ground level and 300' above sea level just outside of WashDC. Second question. I recognize that Cellwave has an excellent reputation. Are there any other antenna companies that may compare or exceed Cellwave antenna products in performance and durability? Thanks. 73 Murray, K3BEQ That antenna will need some service to achieve a long life. The problem is when the Coax harness deteriorates with time, I would expect that you will need to replace or repair the harness ever 10-20 years or so. Most antennas of this class fail from physical damage. Lightening, Ice Damage, Tower climbers. or something else that physically damages the antenna. Others in the class are Decibel, Andrew, Sinclair, Kathrein - Scala, Maxrad. Ron N5HYH |
***Thank you Ron. Since my initial message and responses here on the newsgroup, coupled with "homework" we find that Celwave no longer makes the 4 el vert dipole for the 2 meter spectrum. Nor do they make replacement harnesses. Suspect drop in sales is the primary reason, but not certain. That's disgusting! I didn't believe you so went looking myself, and found you were right. Phelps Dodge used to cater nicely to hams. When they became Celwave, they still gave us a discount. Now that they've gone international as RFS Celwave, they don't seem to give a hoot. Oh well, DB Products is just as good. Looking seriously at Decibel's compatible antenna. We are however, going to open up the Celwave, remove and inspect the harness and if possible determine what went wrong. Possibility that there could be damage from lightning which would be covered by our insurance policy. We had a nice Celwave PD 340-3 that never did work right. Antenna swr measured OK, but when we swapped the antenna out with just about any other antenna, it appeared that the Celwave was about unity gain. Could not measure any opens or shorts in the harness, but obviously something was wrong. Our club let the antenna sit around and warranty expire so we never did find the probem. A cheapie 3dB omni by Antenna Specialists seemed to do well enough for us. ... sigh .... Ed WB6SAT |
***Thank you Ron. Since my initial message and responses here on the newsgroup, coupled with "homework" we find that Celwave no longer makes the 4 el vert dipole for the 2 meter spectrum. Nor do they make replacement harnesses. Suspect drop in sales is the primary reason, but not certain. That's disgusting! I didn't believe you so went looking myself, and found you were right. Phelps Dodge used to cater nicely to hams. When they became Celwave, they still gave us a discount. Now that they've gone international as RFS Celwave, they don't seem to give a hoot. Oh well, DB Products is just as good. Looking seriously at Decibel's compatible antenna. We are however, going to open up the Celwave, remove and inspect the harness and if possible determine what went wrong. Possibility that there could be damage from lightning which would be covered by our insurance policy. We had a nice Celwave PD 340-3 that never did work right. Antenna swr measured OK, but when we swapped the antenna out with just about any other antenna, it appeared that the Celwave was about unity gain. Could not measure any opens or shorts in the harness, but obviously something was wrong. Our club let the antenna sit around and warranty expire so we never did find the probem. A cheapie 3dB omni by Antenna Specialists seemed to do well enough for us. ... sigh .... Ed WB6SAT |
Ed G. wrote:
***Thank you Ron. Since my initial message and responses here on the newsgroup, coupled with "homework" we find that Celwave no longer makes the 4 el vert dipole for the 2 meter spectrum. Nor do they make replacement harnesses. Suspect drop in sales is the primary reason, but not certain. That's disgusting! I didn't believe you so went looking myself, and found you were right. Phelps Dodge used to cater nicely to hams. When they became Celwave, they still gave us a discount. Now that they've gone international as RFS Celwave, they don't seem to give a hoot. Oh well, DB Products is just as good. Looking seriously at Decibel's compatible antenna. We are however, going to open up the Celwave, remove and inspect the harness and if possible determine what went wrong. Possibility that there could be damage from lightning which would be covered by our insurance policy. We had a nice Celwave PD 340-3 that never did work right. Antenna swr measured OK, but when we swapped the antenna out with just about any other antenna, it appeared that the Celwave was about unity gain. Could not measure any opens or shorts in the harness, but obviously something was wrong. Our club let the antenna sit around and warranty expire so we never did find the probem. A cheapie 3dB omni by Antenna Specialists seemed to do well enough for us. ... sigh .... Ed WB6SAT I used to have a Celwave, and I liked how you could set the pattern to suit your location..... I have also made super J-poles out of 1" copper pipe that worked just as good, and were MUCH cheaper, and lasted a lot longer.... Bob N9LVU |
Ed G. wrote:
***Thank you Ron. Since my initial message and responses here on the newsgroup, coupled with "homework" we find that Celwave no longer makes the 4 el vert dipole for the 2 meter spectrum. Nor do they make replacement harnesses. Suspect drop in sales is the primary reason, but not certain. That's disgusting! I didn't believe you so went looking myself, and found you were right. Phelps Dodge used to cater nicely to hams. When they became Celwave, they still gave us a discount. Now that they've gone international as RFS Celwave, they don't seem to give a hoot. Oh well, DB Products is just as good. Looking seriously at Decibel's compatible antenna. We are however, going to open up the Celwave, remove and inspect the harness and if possible determine what went wrong. Possibility that there could be damage from lightning which would be covered by our insurance policy. We had a nice Celwave PD 340-3 that never did work right. Antenna swr measured OK, but when we swapped the antenna out with just about any other antenna, it appeared that the Celwave was about unity gain. Could not measure any opens or shorts in the harness, but obviously something was wrong. Our club let the antenna sit around and warranty expire so we never did find the probem. A cheapie 3dB omni by Antenna Specialists seemed to do well enough for us. ... sigh .... Ed WB6SAT I used to have a Celwave, and I liked how you could set the pattern to suit your location..... I have also made super J-poles out of 1" copper pipe that worked just as good, and were MUCH cheaper, and lasted a lot longer.... Bob N9LVU |
Ed: I have seen more than one of those antennas sabotaged with one or two elements inverted. IIRC, the PD-340 had potted feed points, and it took a careful examination to see the correct up/down orientation. -- Crazy George Remove N O and S P A M imbedded in return address "Ed G." wrote in message . .. ***Thank you Ron. Since my initial message and responses here on the newsgroup, coupled with "homework" we find that Celwave no longer makes the 4 el vert dipole for the 2 meter spectrum. Nor do they make replacement harnesses. Suspect drop in sales is the primary reason, but not certain. That's disgusting! I didn't believe you so went looking myself, and found you were right. Phelps Dodge used to cater nicely to hams. When they became Celwave, they still gave us a discount. Now that they've gone international as RFS Celwave, they don't seem to give a hoot. Oh well, DB Products is just as good. Looking seriously at Decibel's compatible antenna. We are however, going to open up the Celwave, remove and inspect the harness and if possible determine what went wrong. Possibility that there could be damage from lightning which would be covered by our insurance policy. We had a nice Celwave PD 340-3 that never did work right. Antenna swr measured OK, but when we swapped the antenna out with just about any other antenna, it appeared that the Celwave was about unity gain. Could not measure any opens or shorts in the harness, but obviously something was wrong. Our club let the antenna sit around and warranty expire so we never did find the probem. A cheapie 3dB omni by Antenna Specialists seemed to do well enough for us. ... sigh .... Ed WB6SAT |
Ed: I have seen more than one of those antennas sabotaged with one or two elements inverted. IIRC, the PD-340 had potted feed points, and it took a careful examination to see the correct up/down orientation. -- Crazy George Remove N O and S P A M imbedded in return address "Ed G." wrote in message . .. ***Thank you Ron. Since my initial message and responses here on the newsgroup, coupled with "homework" we find that Celwave no longer makes the 4 el vert dipole for the 2 meter spectrum. Nor do they make replacement harnesses. Suspect drop in sales is the primary reason, but not certain. That's disgusting! I didn't believe you so went looking myself, and found you were right. Phelps Dodge used to cater nicely to hams. When they became Celwave, they still gave us a discount. Now that they've gone international as RFS Celwave, they don't seem to give a hoot. Oh well, DB Products is just as good. Looking seriously at Decibel's compatible antenna. We are however, going to open up the Celwave, remove and inspect the harness and if possible determine what went wrong. Possibility that there could be damage from lightning which would be covered by our insurance policy. We had a nice Celwave PD 340-3 that never did work right. Antenna swr measured OK, but when we swapped the antenna out with just about any other antenna, it appeared that the Celwave was about unity gain. Could not measure any opens or shorts in the harness, but obviously something was wrong. Our club let the antenna sit around and warranty expire so we never did find the probem. A cheapie 3dB omni by Antenna Specialists seemed to do well enough for us. ... sigh .... Ed WB6SAT |
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