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Bullseye
Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 9:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've kinda been looking around for a single polarity beam to run flat below my Alpha V5/8. Just wondering if anyone besides Maco and Jo Gunn makes such an animal? I'm sure someone does but these are the only two I can find.I have thought about a home-brew but I ain't either smart or patient enough to build one so????
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Kc0gxz
Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 2:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Bullseye

Check with Allagator. He's giving his 3 element Maco away. You just have to go pick it up.

Jeff, kc0gxz.
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Bullet
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 3:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

can i ask why not maco.

i can see why about jo gunn.:(
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Pig040
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 12:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Bullet,
I have a jo gunn, and it works just fine. Of course I bought it used, and didnt pay the mega-bucks, but it is a good working 4 element beam. I know everyone is peeved off about the stats they write up on their antennas, but the antenna is nice, and a lot sturdier than my maco was.
Pig
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Bullseye
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 4:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nothing against Maco. Fact of the matter is I have never used anything but Macos for base antennas. Just wondering if anyone besides the two mentioned above make flat side or single polarity beams.
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Highlander
Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 5:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The thing about JoGunn is that they don't NEED to pull all that hooey to market their antennas - they make a terrific product. They are built like tanks, and every owner I've encountered was very satisfied. You pay more, but you get a premium product. I think word of mouth is their best freind, and deceptive marketing hurts them. I think it would be better if they marketed on their true strength. The outrageous claims really sour a lot of folks.
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Bullet
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 6:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

they are well built,ill give them that. but you can load up a coat hanger and talk on it as well.
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bruce
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 11:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

and the coat hanger will have more audio gain
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Pig040
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I agree with you 100 percent highlander, no reason for the outrageous claims, it is a good product. It would have to be a four element coat hanger! Maybe you could use the clothes hanging rod from the closet for a center mast, haha
Pig (CEF145)
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Bullet
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 8:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

pig040,

thats a good one.lol
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Allagator
Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 9:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Bullseye !! I do have a Maco M104c and with the help of one of the techs here on Copper (808) he helped me get this thing going strong !!!!!! I will give you this little hint they are real touchy when it comes to finding someone !!!!
I hope this helps ya !!!!!

Allagator CEF/115
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Rldrake
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Username: Rldrake

Post Number: 159
Registered: 1-2006
Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 12:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

There are literally hundreds of manufaturers selling yagi, quad, and log periodic antennas for the 27mhz and other bands. Besides the brands already mentioned, just a few are: M2 (M squared), Cushcraft, Hy-gain, Lightning Bolt, Force 12, Cubex, Radio Shack, Mosley, Tennadyne, Fluidmotion's Steppir line...Copper has just started advertising here, on their website, a new line of yagi from Italy.
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Marconi
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Username: Marconi

Post Number: 661
Registered: 11-2001


Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 1:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Don't forget Wolf Radio in Florida has a nice line. When he can produce them you get a good product for a fair price and he knows his business too. He has an Internet site. Do a search and look him up. Be prepared for a wait though.
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Dale
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Username: Dale

Post Number: 432
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 9:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

didnt know he made beams also.knew he made g/p antennasa

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