Phil and all,
Sorry, I was thinking of the R7 - the R8 is still in production.
73, Doug -- K0DXV
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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