There was a thread a short while ago about the Hy-Power AB-SWL-SL
that is available for ~$90. I thought this was a bit pricey so I
looked at the cost of the similar Alpha Delta DX-SWL..........talk
about sticker shock! That antenna sells for about $120!!!!!
I knew copper prices were up but nonetheless this price shocked me.
I'm not knocking the antenna - I used to use the DX-SWL-S which is a
40 foot version that I bought about 12 years ago for under $30. Sure
is an incentive to roll your own. Heck, my inverted L (vertical ~ 25
feet and horizontal about 50 feet) with the ICE 182A performed better
than the Alpha Delta and I would be willing to bet that even with
copper prices being up - could be done for less than buying pre-made.

Again, not knocking Alpha-Delta or any of the other antenna suppliers
- just illustrating one of the benefits of roll your own. Speaking of
which - I once had an EWE antenna that worked nicely, maybe it's time
for another antenna project................

On Feb 7, 8:49*pm, wrote:
There was a thread a short while ago about the Hy-Power AB-SWL-SL
that is available for ~$90. *I thought this was a bit pricey so I
looked at the cost of the similar Alpha Delta DX-SWL..........talk
about sticker shock! *That antenna sells for about $120!!!!!
I knew copper prices were up but nonetheless this price shocked me.
I'm not knocking the antenna - I used to use the DX-SWL-S which is a
40 foot version that I bought about 12 years ago for under $30. * Sure
is an incentive to roll your own. *Heck, my inverted L (vertical ~ 25
feet and horizontal about 50 feet) with the ICE 182A performed better
than the Alpha Delta and I would be willing to bet that even with
copper prices being up - could be done for less than buying pre-made.

Again, not knocking Alpha-Delta or any of the other antenna suppliers
- just illustrating one of the benefits of roll your own. *Speaking of
which - I once had an EWE antenna that worked nicely,

- maybe it's time for another antenna project................

Brilliant ! - It's Time To Get Wired ) ~ RHF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWqGLVaITsk&NR=1

"Your Homebrew Antenna Experiences"
http://www.ccrane.com/library/homebr....09.04.01.aspx

Beer Can Antennas = The Six-Pack {Six Bander}
http://www.ccrane.com/library/beer-c....08.27.01.aspx

What's Your Favorite Strange Antenna?
http://www.eham.net/articles/10721