>either way im no longer a user of the DB224 or folded dipole systems.
Why would you no longer use folded dipole design antennas just because of one
manufacturer having a quality control problem? Other manufactuers make folded
dipole design antennas if you no longer wish to use DB.
I'll take my folded dipole any day over a fiberglass antenna when my site is
paid a visit from Mr. Lightning Strike, not to mention no performance changes
due to down tilt. YMMV.
Tom
W9SRV
