Ken--
A few weeks ago I posted a question about antennas. I thought I'd let you
know what I did.
Bruce, W6TOY, mentioned a variety of wire antennas & then, just as a
passing comment, mentioned he had heard that Gap antennas were good.
I looked up Gap on the net, found their webpage. Didn't totally understand
everything I read but was impressed that it didn't make any difference
whether it was mounted high or low. I ordered their Titan model. Took my
time & put it together, about 6 hours. Another hour I had it ground
mounted for testing. Everything tested ok except for 15 & 80. A call to
Gap solve both problems:
extend 1 radial for 15 meters & traded a 'cap' unit inside the antenna for
the area of 80 that I want good SWR.
So, I got to use it Saturday eve & some of Sunday. Worked everyone I
heard, with no more than 100 watts, including an FR6 in a 20 meter pile up.
This weekend I'll be move the antenna to it's permanent location including
painting it for camoflauge effect.
So far, I'm very happy with this unit, 10 thru 80 in one 25 foot vertical
antenna at about 25 pounds. All I can say is "WOW!"
Yes, I'd like to have the situation for a big antenna farm but my QTH won't
allow for it. This is a very good antenna, for my situation. Now, if I
can just get home early enuf to do some fox hunting & turn my power down to
10 watts.
I am no way associated with Gap antenna, all moneys have been strictly to
them & no freebees have offered to me & all that other diclaimer stuff.
Kevin
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