This is not really my antenna of choice. Due to HOA restrictions and the need to be as unassuming as possible it is the only good choice I have so far. I was beginning to have concerns about it, though, as Field Day 2012 approached.
It's out on the PVC "mast" where it has been for at least two years.
For some reason the two bottom sections will not collapse (the upper
three are fine). Since I can't get it to come down completely, it's
easier to just leave it up and outdoors. When not in use I lash it to my deck with the top three elements collapsed.
(If anyone knows how to safely take this antenna apart I'd be glad to hear from you. I need to figure out how to fix it.)
Overall the performance with the antenna isn't earth shattering. I gets me on the air and that, I guess, is something. I really need to sit down and plan out some proper antennas and just homebrew them. Commercial antennas are stupidly expensive.
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