Phil,
The R8 has been discontinued for some time so I assume you have a line
on a used one. There has been some issues with getting parts for the
older Cushcraft verticals. I've had most of the so-called no-radial
verticals and the Cushcraft is more or less the middle of the pack. I
found the GAP Titan to be superior. Not too great on 80 but decent
performance on the other bands. My current choice of these types is the
Hy-Gain AV-640 and AV-620. The AV-620 is available from R&L Electronics
for $269 - which is, in my book, a bargain ( I have no association with
them - just passing on my observation). The AV-620 covers 20 through 6
meters and is very well built. You can download the manual from Hy-Gain
to get a good sense of the antenna.
73, Doug -- K0DXV
K3/100 #77
Phil Kane wrote:
I am contemplating replacing my B&W Wideband Folded Dipole with
a Cushcraft R8, the successor to the R7, as my "main" HF
antenna. The B&W is best described as a resistor with wires -
about 10% efficient although it does cover all amateur bands
from 160m to above 10m equally badly. I will have to retain it
for operation on 80m and 160m, though.
What I am curious about is whether the KAT100 can compensate
for the limited bandwidth of the R8 on the lower bands, and how
well the R8 holds up in windstorms (we don't get much ice
here). I expect to be feeding the antenna through about 50
feet of good quality 50-ohm cable.
Real world experience appreciated.
--
73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402
From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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