Just worked 101 in Los Angeles and he said he was running one of the VQ3 antennas. Was doing a good job said only had it up a day. He said it went together pretty well and good instructions came with it.
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MACO VQ3
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Man I wish hed been on it longer so could have told us some relevant comparative stuff.
But good to hear some are buying and trying.
But good to hear some are buying and trying.
good news for people living vicariously ...
The vendor has finally gotten my VQ3 (after I emailed Maco regarding the delay of shipment - vendor doesnt know I did that) and will ship it out shortly so it IS coming and it DOES exist. Now the mad scramble for a push up pole and 3 position switch but have CC will procure lol.
The vendor has finally gotten my VQ3 (after I emailed Maco regarding the delay of shipment - vendor doesnt know I did that) and will ship it out shortly so it IS coming and it DOES exist. Now the mad scramble for a push up pole and 3 position switch but have CC will procure lol.
Was only able to find a UPS shippable push up pole from EZ that noticed later only does 20 ft 10" hope thats enough for this thing and hope the VQ3 wont be too heavy.
EZ TM-50-5U Telescopic Antenna Push Up TV & Wireless Internet Antenna
Went with a Daiwa CS-201A - 2-Position Coax Switch switch from Japan to switch vq3 to Imax.
Once all the bits get here we will see whats what.
EZ TM-50-5U Telescopic Antenna Push Up TV & Wireless Internet Antenna
Went with a Daiwa CS-201A - 2-Position Coax Switch switch from Japan to switch vq3 to Imax.
Once all the bits get here we will see whats what.
A half wavelength up beats the proverbial poke in the eye.
Might have your take-off angle a little higher than you'd like but it's better than no beam in the air, ain't it?
Will still waiting to hear your results.......
I use two Daiwa CS-201A switches and haven’t had any issues with them. They’re good to go. I also use a Diamond CX310A 3 position switch with no issues and have pumped 1500 watts through both of them. I gave up on using push up poles and only use the 4 foot ribbed aluminum military mast pipe.
Is that too high? Was wanting to clear the roof etc.
I am looking forward to the effective directed power or whatever its called but even more I am looking forward to that side rejection so I dont have to hear the same blabberjockeys getting in the way. Theres a few and I think everyone pretty much knows who they are. You set a QSO, the party answers you and they just drop in talking nonsense and try to steal the contact lol. This is of special annoyance to me on SSB. The power to NOT hear what I dont want to will be sublime.
I am looking forward to the effective directed power or whatever its called but even more I am looking forward to that side rejection so I dont have to hear the same blabberjockeys getting in the way. Theres a few and I think everyone pretty much knows who they are. You set a QSO, the party answers you and they just drop in talking nonsense and try to steal the contact lol. This is of special annoyance to me on SSB. The power to NOT hear what I dont want to will be sublime.
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The side and back rejection will work, roger dat! Using a Attenuator in the radio for receive will also help null out unwanted received stations.
Jay in the Great Mojave Desert
Jay in the Great Mojave Desert
This thing feels every bit its 22 pounds (not yet assembled) hope the rotor can take it lol.
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Good deal. Can you post the assembly instructions, always though these were good antennas.
Jay in the Great Mojave Desert
Jay in the Great Mojave Desert
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Push up pole arrived in all its 20.5 ft glory I know I need 30 but what's a guy gonna do only ups deliverable was the 20.5
Anyway now need T posts, a ton of assembly, coax to do, holes to drill through Brick house (scary) and more assembly lol.
Anyway now need T posts, a ton of assembly, coax to do, holes to drill through Brick house (scary) and more assembly lol.