Hygain 640

[killer cam]

Hi guys,

Well got my icom 706 and have the A99 for 10m but at the moment 10m is very flat, I have been looking at these hygain 640 just wondered if anyone had any experience with them ?

[Guzzy]

Different people will give you different and often contradictory advice/reports on these multi-band verticals.

Some people love 'em, others hate 'em.

If you are stuck for space and need a single antenna that can 'sort of' work on many bands, then it might be the antenna for you.

I think it comes down to how well and where you install it. It would certainly explain the mass of contradictory reviews I've heard.

[porky.69]

hi cam what bands are you into mate. it may pay to look at a wire antenna

[killer cam]

Hi,

Well Im looking for an all band hf antenna, I did think of a wire antenna but only have a small back garden.

Cheers

[stampman]

you could run it round the perimeter then back up to the gutter

[killer cam]

you could run it round the perimeter then back up to the gutter

Yes! I didnt think of that ! I have seen some wire antenna's that are only £40 which cover 80-10M and others that cover the same for £140 what is the difference ? The quality of the copper wire ? The gauge of it ? And also how much would an auto atu set me back ? £150 ? I have looked at a few places but not sure if they are trying to rip me off.

Cheers