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![]() I would like you to take a look at my Carolina Cyclone line of HF Mobile antennas! You will find them to be reliable, esthetically pleasing, and do a great job on all HF bands + 6 Meters. While you are spending "extra" money on materials such as Teflon, I use tough, UV resistant Nylon (some have argued with me about this, but I have many antennas after 6 years that show no ill effects or wear). Just as tough, and costs less! Ever wonder why *some* antennas are so expensive? For one thing, some of the materials used to make loading coils come off the lathe in great big strings. The lathe has to be stopped periodically to clean up the "wrap-around", and clean up the huge mess it creates. It also contributes to the $300-$500 price charged for many of the screwdrivers out there. A few of the antennas are those "skinny" 1 1/2" dia coils based on the DK3 and #16 wire. also wound on PVC forms. Not really all that good for antenna work. Try running......say..... 500 watts on one and watch it MELT. Not even good as a slinky toy! The Carolina Cyclone I is warranted for 900 watts SSB. It is a full 2" dia, uses #14 wire wound at 8 TPI, and costs only $240--compare to those $400 units. The Carolina Cyclone II is 3" dia, still with #14 wire and wound at 8 TPI. Run this one at 1500 watts all day long! And both antennas have a pleasing profile for the picky spouse. Again, compare prices of those expensive antennas out there. Cyclone II costs only $350! And that includes shipping to the lower 48 states. Alaska or Hawaii are extra. Please visit my website at www.qsl.net/k4kwh . 73 Jerry K4KWH if you are not satisfied, I will replace or repair your antenna free of charge--no questions! See my review on Eham. |
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![]() Jerry, Read the post 4 up from here. Think you can help him out? 'Doc |
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![]() "'Doc" wrote in message ... Jerry, Read the post 4 up from here. Think you can help him out? 'Doc Well, I build them myself. I would be reluctant to give out any info other than what was provided by "Mikey". Mine are not quite like the DK3. And there is the shipping and exchange rate............. Jerry K4KWH |
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