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Subject: C4XL and 10m Reflector
Author: Henry Heidtmann <n4vhk@summitschool.com>
Date: 24-Aug-2000 08:18:28
Actually, you were right the first time. I ordered it last week- its
$45, but with shipping, UPS ground, its $62.00.
F12 said 2-3 weeks for delivery (they are making a move across the
street and that will slow things down a bit.)
73,
Henry, N4VHK
W4WS Contest Crew
Winston-Salem, NC

Richard Thorne wrote:
>
> According to the F12 catalog the f/b goes from 19 to 21 db forward gain goes from
> 4.4 to 5.1db
>
> Is it worth it, not sure. But I may give it a try.
>
> Also, I need to correct my last post. Per the lastest catalog I down loaded, the
> upgrade is $45.
>
> "Robert J. Doherty" wrote:
>
> > By how much ?? Forward gain and F/B . ?? Is it worth the expense and work ??
> > Whitey K1VV
> >
> > Richard Thorne wrote:
> >
> > > Hi George:
> > >
> > > There is an upgrade kit for the C3/C4 line of antennas. As they sit now
> > > (unless you purchased the C3e already) you have two drivers for 10 and a
> > > director. The upgrade adds a 10m reflector to the antenna.
> > >
> > > I believe the upgrade kit costs $65 which gets you the element and boom to
> > > element bracket.
> > >
> > > Can't remember the exact #'s, but it improves fb and forward gain.
> > >
> > > GEORGE IRISH wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi,
> > > > What is the 10m reflector upgrade ? I just put up a C4XL but I didn't
> > > > know that there was an upgrade!
> > > > Thanks.
> > > >
> > > > George (VP2MZ/W2)
> > > >
> > > > Richard Thorne wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi:
> > > > >
> > > > > I underderstand the 10m reflector upgrade can be added to the C4XL. Can
> > > > > anyone tell me where exactly on the 30' boom it is placed. I'm hoping
> > > > > that it is near the mast so that I could install the element without
> > > > > taking the antenna down.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks in advance.
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > 73,
> > > > >
> > > > > Richard Thorne
> > > > > ARS N5ZC (ex KA2DSY, N2BHP, WB5M)
> > > > > Remote Control Airplanes: AMA# 657062
> > > > > http://www.tcac.net/~rthorne/
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> > > 73,
> > >
> > > Richard Thorne
> > > ARS N5ZC (ex KA2DSY, N2BHP, WB5M)
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> 73,
> Richard Thorne
> Amarillo, TX
> Amateur Radio Station - N5ZC (Ex. KA2DSY, N2BHP, WB5M0
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24-Aug-2000 Edward Avila
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