Comments on: ZeroFive Antenna — Performance

By: Richard, K3JB

Richard, K3JB — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:42:25 +0000

Hi Scott,
I just purchased the 43′ multiband verticle and am rounding up the necessary supplies to do the instillation. Thanks for the helpful information.
I live by the Chesapeake Bay and have quite a bit of wind, today it is gusting to 35mph. I will be using my Icom IC-7000 with a LDG auto tuner, currently using a G5RV.

Thanks,73′s, Richard K3JB

By: Don Tyrrell

Don Tyrrell — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:41:50 +0000

Hi Scot, thanks for the very detailed information. Very helpful. One last question, which balun are you using on your 24 footer? It’s 3/8th wave on 20 meters so I assume it does a very good job there.

Thanks again and 73,

Don, W8AD

By: Scot, K9JY

Scot, K9JY — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:22:16 +0000

Hi Don,

I replied in e-mail, but for the benefit of others reading this post, yes, my model is the 24-ft model. I’m very happy with the workmanship and the performance of the antenna. It has also gone through some 50 MPH winds here and moved maybe six inches at the top of the antenna. There are good antennas out there; this is one of the best.

By: Don Tyrrell

Don Tyrrell — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:30:22 +0000

Hi Scot,

Due to CCRs here, I’m interested in the 24 ft. model. Is yours the 24 ft. or the 43 ft.? Also, how has it been working since the last postings?

Thanks for sharing,

Don, W8AD

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By: Scot, K9JY

Scot, K9JY — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:57:33 +0000

@Jack Wilson -
I would recommend the 43′ antenna. The quality of the hardware, with the radial system, should make this a great antenna. I was originally concerned as well about how well “self-supporting” the antenna would be, but we had 30-MPH winds through here two days after installation. The top moved about 3-inches with the gusts. Very impressive.

By: Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:29:09 +0000

Scot,

I have been debating about buy a Zero-Five vertical. I had a butternut, but the tornado that came through here last year took care of that Butternut. I can’t complain, it lasted me 10 years! and 200+ countries.

I have been wanting to buy the 43′ 160-10 vertical and the ZF-MB-5k from Array Solutions.

Keep us posted on how it does!

73, Jack

By: Scot, K9JY

Scot, K9JY — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:56:54 +0000

@Howard -
Currently, I don’t have the ability to measure the signal strength. It is one of those purely subjective experiences. I also don’t have the ability to do an A/B comparison as it is the only antenna I have at the moment.

Having said that, my experience with verticals and how they perform for me goes back about some 20+ years. When I was planning the project, I totally missed getting the signal strength reports lined up.

By: Howard

Howard — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:42:47 +0000

Any attempt made or planned to actually measure real signal strength? Do you have the ability to do any kind of a/b comparison with another antenna?