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W3FHW
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Rating: 5/5
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May 19, 2003 17:05
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low wide band VSWR
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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See my previous post. Well, I got it mounted vertically about 8 feet above my horzontal 6 meter rotable beam which is about 22 feet above ground level. I checked the VSWR at this location and here are the results. 144.0=1.1, 144.2=1.2, 144.7=1.3, 145.7=1.2, 146.2=1.1, 146.3=1.0, 148.0=1.0. I didn't readjust, just took it down and put it up. The instruction manual diminsions work pretty good. I think this is a "as advertised" wide band beam.
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W3FHW
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Rating: 5/5
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May 15, 2003 13:14
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love the low wide band VSWR
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I've had this beam pointed in one direction since installation. My intent was to cover that part of I-10 from the Holt, Fl exit east to the Chipley, Fl exit. My son visits from Georgia often and we contact each other via the various repeaters along I-10 when he comes into range of a repeater. Well, it works so good as a fixed antenna I decided to take it down from the fixed position and locate it above a rotable beam. But first I checked the VSWR at it's present location, about 28 feet above ground on a push-up pole, so I could get a reference to use after I relocated it. Here are the readings starting at 144.0 and working up. 144.0=1.1, 145.6=1.2, 146.4=1.3, 147.4=1.4, and 148.0=1.3. I know, It went down at 148.0 but what can I say? These are the readings as a result of using the dimensions given in the assembly instructions. Maybe they could be improved upon, but I'm satisfied. For the price, performance, and ease of assembly this is a good buy. P.S. If you ask you can probably get a small price break!!
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KB9VXJ
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Rating: 4/5
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Nov 29, 2002 22:37
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Good compact beam
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I use it as a portable beam, I take along in my camper and set it up on 2 pieces of T.V. mast, that I currently turn by hand. Works better than any similar size antenna I could take along, really outperforms my 1/2 wave omni onthe truck. No need for me to take it apart, is pretty sturdy, and has an acceptable SWR on 440 for cross band repeating around the campsite.
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W2WRX
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 5, 2002 20:13
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Excellent Field and Base Beam
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is one tough beam and simple adjustments to set the SWR,by using the manufacture specifications settings,I had no problem with high SWR,my SWR was (1.0-1.2)on thru the full band spectrum on 2m.Great for Field day or Base station set-up when size and weight counts.The construction is very tough and well built,make sure as allways to use De-Ox on all metal to metal contact for easy disassembly.
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W9VX
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 1, 2001 16:35
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Excellent Performer
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I purchased this small 4 element beam because of the size requirements for a 2m and 70cm attic beam arrangement. To my surprise, it is an excellent beam for satellite and FM repeater use. Its wide H and E beamwith make it ideal for "shotgun" pointing with a small TV rotor. I have worked LEO's from 5 degrees with it mounted vertically. For a small, inexpensive 10db gain beam with a broad front and reasonable F/B, I would recommend it.
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