I am a little disappointed that this forum on problem suppliers is buried in the forums section rather than being easily accessible from the review pages.
Let me say, I had to wait almost 3 months for my pre-paid order for a DK7ZB antenna from Lucjan. I was disappointed at the delay, having been told he thought he had one ready to be shipped.
What I found out is that being a one man company he builds to order each antenna - and let me say the product he produces is very well made. He states on his website to allow 20 days for production, however Lucjan is suffering from a long term illness and sometimes he is unable to work. If he gets multiple orders at the same time, I believe he has difficulties. This is common of one man companies - there can be delays in material supplies and it the owners ability to produce within a planned timeframe.
If you do not want a delay my recommendation is to buy though a distributor, who buy multiple items to keep stock and then sell at a little higher price. HOGT Telekom in Holland at
www.hogttelecom.nl appear to sell the antennas from VPASystems, and other sources.
I'm very happy with the DK7ZB 50/70/144MHz beam from VPA-Systems. The long delay in getting it was unfortunate and next time I will order through a distributor.
73 Ed DD5LP.
