[Antennas] Butternut HF2V

2002年10月27日 08:14:09 -0600

Greg and Tom,
Tom, I think that you left out "not" in your first sentence - and I agree
completely. 
I would go a step further with the observation that if you have a 160-meter
inverted L in the air, you already have an effective all-band radiator in
place.
Concentrate on installing an efficient multi-band tranmission line feed
system with appropriate tuner(s) and enjoy all-band operation. 
The HF2V, like my HF9V, is in my opinion best installed on the ground with
the most radials that you can find room far. It is usually more efficient
to have more, shorter radials than fewer, longer radials. It is a good,
though expensive, antenna but especially for good 80/40 performance, it
demands a good radial field under it.
But, if you already have an efficient inverted L on 160, you already have a
good radial system in place and a vertical radiating element at least as
high as the HF2V.
As the old saying goes "dance with them what brung you" and stick with the
inverted L dressed up for multi-band operation.
73/72, George 
Amateur Radio W5YR - the Yellow Rose of Texas
In the 57th year and it just keeps getting better!
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe
K2 #489 Icom IC-765 #2349 Icom IC-756 PRO #2121
Tom Horton wrote:
>> Greg,
> Personally, if you have room for an inverted L on 160,
> I would even consider putting up a vertical.
> Ther are too many wire antennas that would most likely
> perform better.
> 73, Tom K5IID
>> At 23:43 10/26/02 -0500, Greg Taylor wrote:
> >As winter is approaching and the solar cycle is starting downward, I have
> >been considering buying a Butternut HF2V. I am looking for an antenna to
> >work some DX on 40 and 80 meters. I have a Force 12 C-3SS and it works great
> >for 10-20 but I am now looking for a good inexpensive antenna for 40 and
> >75-80 I have an inverted L on 160 and it seems to work pretty well. Anyhow
> >that is why I have been considering the HF2V. I need to know the minimum
> >radial requirement for this antenna as well as anything else required to
> >make it perform at optimum performance. My lot here is about 80 feet X 200
> >feet. If you have any experience wit this antenna give me your reports.