For the last six years I have used a Hustler 4BTV with 17M and 30M added.
It is ground mounted with 10 radials of various lengths buried in the lawn.
I don't own an amplifier, so mostly 50-100W, using an automatic tuner. The
antenna has held up well, made here in Texas and was cheaper than most of
the alternates. No complaints from here, no maintenance has been necessary.
I mounted mine on a DX Engineering tilt mount so could lower it when heavy
weather ( like a hurricane ) threatens, because it is only rated for about
70 mph winds. It came through Hurricane Ike, of course lowered to the
ground, but still works FB.
Regarding performance, I've worked a lot of DX with it, even with QRP. One
watt from an SST to ZL several times.
GL & 73, Curt KB5JO
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