A-99 to a Y-Quad

[johnboy2729]

I just upgraded from an A-99 antenna on a 35 ft. push up pole, to a set of Maco Y-Quad beams about 54 ft. on a tower. I've been talking on the Y-Quad for a bout 3 days now. What are some of the obvious gains I should be expecting? I haven't quite figured out the whole "beam" thing yet but I know pretty much point them where you want to talk and go at it.

I still have the A-99 hooked up to another base unit in my house and it is still in use.

Any info. is appreciated

-John Boy, South Georgia, Ch. 30

 

[W5LZ]

I'd say you've pretty well got the idea, point it in the direction you want to be heard, or turn it till someone sounds the loudest. You don't need a telescope to aim the thing, it's more a shotgun than a target rifle, sort of. Takes a little getting used to, so play with it till it starts making sense. Have fun.
- 'Doc