2 Element Quads

[NorthStar]

Thoughts on who makes the best 2 Element Quad? Thinking about putting one up this summer.

 

[tecnicoloco]

https://www.cubexquads.com/cb-series/

 

[NorthStar]

The Cubex look really well built.

 

[sp5it]

You can judge that by this photo?

 

[w9cll]

If you live in an area with high winds or ice storms (or both) I would rethink a quad unless you like taking it down and fixing it. In my 11-meter days, I ran a PDL2 at 80', being that I am in Chicago we get wind and ice. I was constantly repairing the antenna. Not worth the hassle.

 

[wavrider]

Who makes the best two element quad?

If your able to use a tape measure and have the time you can make a great quad by yourself. Plenty of links online to help you get started

 

[NorthStar]

You can judge that by this photo?

No, I have seen their Amateur Quads in person I have to think the CB line is as well.

 

[NorthStar]

If you live in an area with high winds or ice storms (or both) I would rethink a quad unless you like taking it down and fixing it. In my 11-meter days, I ran a PDL2 at 80', being that I am in Chicago we get wind and ice. I was constantly repairing the antenna. Not worth the hassle.

Not too much ice and wind here in Southern Ohio. Also, considering the Maco V Quad.

 

[9C1Driver]

MAGNUM-2CB​

11 Meter 2 Element Quad

• 1 MHz Bandwidth – 2:1 VSWR
• Rugged fiberglass spreader arm construction
• 1.75″ Square Tube Aluminum Boom – 59″
• 75 ohm Matching Section included
• Handles full Legal Limit Power
• Diamond configuration

Price $485​

So am I understanding this correctly, you only get 1 MHz of useful bandwith on this antenna? That would just barely cover 11m.

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

MAGNUM-2CB​

11 Meter 2 Element Quad

• 1 MHz Bandwidth – 2:1 VSWR
• Rugged fiberglass spreader arm construction
• 1.75″ Square Tube Aluminum Boom – 59″
• 75 ohm Matching Section included
• Handles full Legal Limit Power
• Diamond configuration

Price $485​

So am I understanding this correctly, you only get 1 MHz of useful bandwith on this antenna? That would just barely cover 11m.

11m is only 440 KHz wide. Plenty of coverage.

 

[9C1Driver]

I see my error now thank you.

 

[Dr_DX]

Lightning Antennas L2 Quad

Two-Element “True Quad” H/V Switchable Base Station Antenna True CB Quads Antennas | Lightning Antennas | United States

www.lightningantennas.com

$329 2/3 the price. Better in just about every specification and dual polarity as a bonus. Might want to take a look.