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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm trying to decide how much space to allocate to
220 vertical, and what level of gain to bother with....</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Simplest option is a Bozak 2x5/8.....SOME gain,
sturdy, no caps to blow out, permanently flat swr, and wouldn't take up any
space allocated for something else (on top of the 2 meter stack).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Next step up would be a CX-333.....could go in the
same spot, take up the same space, offer slightly more gain, also could be tied
through a triplexer to the upstairs station for 2 meter vertical option and the
downstairs station for 440 vertical. Rather expensive, but gets good
reviews.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Next step would be a vertical yagi of the smaller
"end mount" variety....more gain, but takes up more mast space.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If I do this however, I may as well go with a
longer yagi and get more gain as it wouldn't take up any more mast
space....perhaps I could mount it slightly off center on the crossboom for the
2x3 6 meter setup. I already have the 10 element homebrew, so this would
be a fairly quick fix with minimal outlay.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I guess what it comes down to is just how much
activity is really happening right now? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> How many people are in George's group and at
what distance and how widely scattered are they? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If it is a small group and fairly close by, a small
stick would suffice. On the other hand, if activity is limited, a long
yagi could give me something to do...mapping out the distant repeaters and
such......and maybe even being able to check into the "Pakrats" FM
net......</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Will anyone else from our group be joining the
game?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any thoughts?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Anything already discarded and available in the
"stick" variety among your group George?</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>