Re: [OTish] Reasonably Dual-Band Large Crossed Beam
Take a look at Gulf Alpha Antennas, he makes a dual band crossed 8 elements on UHF and 6 on VHF. Sounds like what you are looking for. I have one and love it
Dave - KB1PVH
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On Jul 7, 2010 12:39 PM, "Iain Young, G7III" g7iii@g7iii.net wrote:
Hi All,
I have been looking at replacing my 3/6 ele Dual Band Beam with a larger one (actually for some semi-local packet work rather than satellite, hence the OT-ishness of this post.
I know there is the 9/19 ele crossed Tonna, but I also understand the build quality on the boom isn't wonderful. I'm also aware of the Hygain equivalent, but they look to be owned by MFJ now...
I'm sure M2 did one at one point, but the only dual band I can see from them is a 5 ele on 2. I was looking closer to 9 ele to be honest.
Does anyone know of any other supplier that does something similiar to the Tonna ?
73s
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I would be wary of Gulf Alpha, after what I've been thru for almost 3 months of waiting, stalls, excuses and just outright fibs. I came to within 3 blocks of his house while on vacation last month, and almost turned in, but wouldnt have done any good anyway, since he never built them even though he told me that morning on the phone, they were built, boxed, and being shipped in 6 days, July 1st.. July 2nd I sent him an email requesting the Tracking number; reply email from him,he cancelled my order himself, but did at least refund my monies.
My 2 cents worth..........M-square is just down the road apiece.....shouldnt went there in the first place.....
de John W6ZKH
________________________________ From: Dave Webb KB1PVH kb1pvh@gmail.com To: "Iain Young, G7III" g7iii@g7iii.net Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wed, July 7, 2010 9:56:25 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [OTish] Reasonably Dual-Band Large Crossed Beam
Take a look at Gulf Alpha Antennas, he makes a dual band crossed 8 elements on UHF and 6 on VHF. Sounds like what you are looking for. I have one and love it
Dave - KB1PVH
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On Jul 7, 2010 12:39 PM, "Iain Young, G7III" g7iii@g7iii.net wrote:
Hi All,
I have been looking at replacing my 3/6 ele Dual Band Beam with a larger one (actually for some semi-local packet work rather than satellite, hence the OT-ishness of this post.
I know there is the 9/19 ele crossed Tonna, but I also understand the build quality on the boom isn't wonderful. I'm also aware of the Hygain equivalent, but they look to be owned by MFJ now...
I'm sure M2 did one at one point, but the only dual band I can see from them is a 5 ele on 2. I was looking closer to 9 ele to be honest.
Does anyone know of any other supplier that does something similiar to the Tonna ?
73s
Iain _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
It did take 3 months to get the antenna, but 'good things come to those who wait'. I have no complaints about the products from Gulf Alpha.
Dave - KB1PVH
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On Jul 7, 2010 2:53 PM, "John Neeley" w6zkh@att.net wrote:
I would be wary of Gulf Alpha, after what I've been thru for almost 3 months of waiting, stalls, excuses and just outright fibs. I came to within 3 blocks of his house while on vacation last month, and almost turned in, but wouldnt have done any good anyway, since he never built them even though he told me that morning on the phone, they were built, boxed, and being shipped in 6 days, July 1st.. July 2nd I sent him an email requesting the Tracking number; reply email from him,he cancelled my order himself, but did at least refund my monies.
My 2 cents worth..........M-square is just down the road apiece.....shouldnt went there in the first place.....
de John W6ZKH
------------------------------ *From:* Dave Webb KB1PVH kb1pvh@gmail.com *To:* "Iain Young, G7III" g7iii@g7iii.net *Cc:* amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Wed, July 7, 2010 9:56:25 AM *Subject:* [amsat-bb] Re: [OTish] Reasonably Dual-Band Large Crossed Beam
Take a look at Gulf Alpha Antennas, he makes a dual band crossed 8 elements on UHF and 6 on VHF. So...
Sorry, but I feel if you are doing business and selling product, you need to be up frontwith you customers. Gulf Alpha has had production and supply issues for a long time now. At one time, he said he was going out of business and now he is back. I would be very concerned about a company/person who does business this way.
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If you don't ask, you will never know!!
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:00:36 -0400 From: kb1pvh@gmail.com To: w6zkh@att.net CC: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [OTish] Reasonably Dual-Band Large Crossed Beam
It did take 3 months to get the antenna, but 'good things come to those who wait'. I have no complaints about the products from Gulf Alpha.
Dave - KB1PVH
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On Jul 7, 2010 2:53 PM, "John Neeley" w6zkh@att.net wrote:
I would be wary of Gulf Alpha, after what I've been thru for almost 3 months of waiting, stalls, excuses and just outright fibs. I came to within 3 blocks of his house while on vacation last month, and almost turned in, but wouldnt have done any good anyway, since he never built them even though he told me that morning on the phone, they were built, boxed, and being shipped in 6 days, July 1st.. July 2nd I sent him an email requesting the Tracking number; reply email from him,he cancelled my order himself, but did at least refund my monies.
My 2 cents worth..........M-square is just down the road apiece.....shouldnt went there in the first place.....
de John W6ZKH
*From:* Dave Webb KB1PVH kb1pvh@gmail.com *To:* "Iain Young, G7III" g7iii@g7iii.net *Cc:* amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Wed, July 7, 2010 9:56:25 AM *Subject:* [amsat-bb] Re: [OTish] Reasonably Dual-Band Large Crossed Beam
Take a look at Gulf Alpha Antennas, he makes a dual band crossed 8 elements on UHF and 6 on VHF. So... _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Angelo Glorioso wrote:
Sorry, but I feel if you are doing business and selling product, you need to be up frontwith you customers. Gulf Alpha has had production and supply issues for a long time now. At one time, he said he was going out of business and now he is back. I would be very concerned about a company/person who does business this way.
If you don't ask, you will never know!!
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 15:00:36 -0400 From: kb1pvh@gmail.com To: w6zkh@att.net CC: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: [OTish] Reasonably Dual-Band Large Crossed Beam
It did take 3 months to get the antenna, but 'good things come to those who wait'. I have no complaints about the products from Gulf Alpha.
Dave - KB1PVH
Sent from my Verizon Wireless DROID
On Jul 7, 2010 2:53 PM, "John Neeley" w6zkh@att.net wrote:
I would be wary of Gulf Alpha, after what I've been thru for almost 3 months of waiting, stalls, excuses and just outright fibs. I came to within 3 blocks of his house while on vacation last month, and almost turned in, but wouldnt have done any good anyway, since he never built them even though he told me that morning on the phone, they were built, boxed, and being shipped in 6 days, July 1st.. July 2nd I sent him an email requesting the Tracking number; reply email from him,he cancelled my order himself, but did at least refund my monies.
My 2 cents worth..........M-square is just down the road apiece.....shouldnt went there in the first place.....
de John W6ZKH
*From:* Dave Webb KB1PVH kb1pvh@gmail.com *To:* "Iain Young, G7III" g7iii@g7iii.net *Cc:* amsat-bb@amsat.org *Sent:* Wed, July 7, 2010 9:56:25 AM *Subject:* [amsat-bb] Re: [OTish] Reasonably Dual-Band Large Crossed Beam
Take a look at Gulf Alpha Antennas, he makes a dual band crossed 8 elements on UHF and 6 on VHF. So... _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Hello to All,
I just want to give my opinion regarding Gulf Alfa Antennas. I have had very good service with them. I purchased a dual band satellite antenna for my self and was very impressed by the mechanical construction of the antenna. I use it for field day and other portable events.
I also used grant monies and purchased the 2m and 70cm antennas that I installed at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai, Alaska along with a station to make ARISS contacts with the ISS.
The service has been great, when I gave my timeline and my needs to meet the deadlines.
These antennas are very well constructed and I would recommend them.
I do know from personal experience that issues can be worked out.
Dale KL7XJ AMSAT Area Coordinator, Alaska
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John Neeley