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Gator44
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Username: Gator44

Post Number: 56
Registered: 1-2007
Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 1:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

does anyone have an opinion on these beams? looking for an upgrade for my m-103's and want the option of flat and vert. mine now is 56' to mast pole and i know higher is better but, it looks like that's where mine is staying for the time being. just wanted a little feedback on these shooting star beams. thanks
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Dale
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Username: Dale

Post Number: 1276
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 - 4:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

there good .personally i dont care for the
dual polarity beams.id reccomend a m106 with
a rotar to turn it and another to flip it
on the flatside.a local has a 104 setup like this
very neat.simple to put together and best of all
only ONE coax run.just cant beat that
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
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Gator44
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Username: Gator44

Post Number: 58
Registered: 1-2007
Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 11:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

thanks dale. just itching to upgrade my station and don't know which way to go yet...antenna,power or both!! i'll figure it out sooner or later. thans for your response.
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Road_warrior
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Username: Road_warrior

Post Number: 2128
Registered: 7-2004


Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 6:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Like they say: The antenna is the heart of your system. Everyting else is just icing on the cake.
Good Luck with you upgrade!

RoadWarrior
CEF 375
TYRONE, PA 16686
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Dale
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Username: Dale

Post Number: 1280
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 9:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i agree.an maco m-106 mounted flat side
that would be great on cef net day when dx
is present.imho if ya wanna talk dx a flatside
single polarity beam is a GREAT start
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64

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