> > > the sinclair i saw had the upper lobe broken off the mast, flying in > > the wind.. striking some 6" rigid copper feedline for a tv station! > > your mileage my vary but those antennas arent very neighborly! > > I think you're thinking of the older models. I don't think I have the > upper body strength to snap any of the pieces, including the dipoles > themselves, off of the HD models, even if I tried. They're made of > very large tubing. I'd have to stand on it on the ground and pull > with both arms to do any serious damage to the antenna, I'm sure. >
Even the older models were built like a tank. Much stronger than any of the other standard antennas on the market. I think you could climb on the Sinclair antenna and not harm it. They did make a lighter version with external cable harness that was not as hefty but still a very good antenna. I have a couple of the lighter NOS Sinclair antennas for UHF if anyone is interested. The model is 334-2. 6 db omni/ 8.5 db offset. $243.00 each. These are UPS shippable as they have a split mast with coupler. 73 Gary K4FMX
