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Hi Shadetree Mechanic,
I first started using a 5 element LongJohn by Hygain back in 1976, then after 24 years I replaced it with the Maco 5 element. Its now going on 20 years for the Maco with the gamma match and I must say it has served me well.

I do have the Maco tuned good for 11 meters. I am only 24' above sea level and just 36' above ground on tower. I run just 100 watt radio and I do very well going around the world with it - when the cycle is good of course.

I've done well all across Russia with it - 28 contacts.
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[QUOTE="DXman, post: 691260, member: 23"] Hi Shadetree Mechanic, I first started using a 5 element [B]LongJohn[/B] by[B] Hygain[/B] back in 1976, then after 24 years I replaced it with the Maco 5 element. Its now going on 20 years for the Maco with the gamma match and I must say it has served me well. I do have the Maco tuned good for 11 meters. I am only 24' above sea level and just 36' above ground on tower. I run just 100 watt radio and I do very well going around the world with it - when the cycle is good of course. I've done well all across Russia with it - 28 contacts. [ATTACH=full]31744[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]

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