If the R8 has been discontinued, then that is a recent action. The last
time I checked various dealer websites, the R8 was still for sale.
Cushcraft had them on display last year at Dayton. I wonder if you aren't
confusing it with the R7, which has been discontinued for several years--at
least 7 years or more.
Dave W7AQK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doug Person" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Phil Kane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Elecraft Discussion List"
<elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2008 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 + KAT100 + Cushcradt R8 Vertical
Phil,
The R8 has been discontinued for some time so I assume you have a line on
a used one. There has been some issues with getting parts for the older
Cushcraft verticals. I've had most of the so-called no-radial verticals
and the Cushcraft is more or less the middle of the pack. I found the GAP
Titan to be superior. Not too great on 80 but decent performance on the
other bands. My current choice of these types is the Hy-Gain AV-640 and
AV-620. The AV-620 is available from R&L Electronics for $269 - which is,
in my book, a bargain ( I have no association with them - just passing on
my observation). The AV-620 covers 20 through 6 meters and is very well
built. You can download the manual from Hy-Gain to get a good sense of
the antenna.
73, Doug -- K0DXV
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