That is something I try to avoid.
Having sold quite some antennas myself, and having heard the reflections users have.
(in comparisment to others....) It seems that often the "new" user is in favour of the "new" antenna.
Of course there are situations where the new antenna is actually better but besides the technical fact.
You know there are those in large numbers, who just tell it is better without having a clue...
Anyone who is honest knows, some claims made by users just cant be true.
I tend to believe:
There are a few things beeing the cause of this.
From a electrical point of view:
The comparisment is made to an "old" antenna
The comparisment is made to an older smaller antenna.
Often the old antenna had "old" coax...
The old antenna was at a lower location.
etc.
From a "attitude" point of view:
Often the new antenna is more expensive....so it must be better
Often the new antenna must be better cause the user is using it.
Often the new antenna must be better cause everybody says so.
Ask 10 users of te Imax ...what they think of the antenna.
Would you have the same mindset ?
Ask 10 people what the best car is they have driven.
You will end up with many different answers, often "the best" beeing something in a "mercedes" direction.
But what if you could use a Ferrari ?
People not always know what is best...they tend to think what they have is best.
Im afraid the majority of users isnt capable of providing an honest indication.
There are only few who really test antennas with a open mind.
Kind regards,
Henry
