The main reason is that the Cushcraft R8 was one of the antennas in the comparison report on verticals by N0AX and K7LXC (cost $20 but worth it) here:

<http://www.championradio.com/HF-VERTICAL-PERFORMANCE-TEST-METHODS-RESULTS.3>

The Hy-Gain AV-640 is very similar, but appears to have a little more top loading and is a bit shorter. It is also less expensive.

Incidentally, yesterday afternoon we had a storm with remarkably high winds. I went up to look at the antenna and had to take care not to be blown down. I was /very/ glad I had guyed it at two locations. I may even add a third set of guys.

On 20 Oct 2014 05:28, Robert G Strickland wrote:
Vic...
Any thoughts on choosing the Cushcraft over the Hy-Gain for a vertical?
...robert

On 10/18/2014 14:55, Vic Rosenthal K2VCO/4X6GP wrote:

I put up an R8 vertical on a small building (containing my shack) that
sits on the roof.


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73,
Vic, K2VCO/4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
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