G3TXF finally replaces an old KT34A with a new Optibeam 9-5 for 20-17-15-12-10m
New HF beam antenna for 20-17-15-12-10m at G3TXF : the new OptiBeam 9-5 on the Versatower BP60-HD. Nigel G3TXF assembling the OptiBeam 9-5, which has been waiting for a number of years to replace an old KT34A.
Ian G3WVG helping out with installing the new OptiBeam 9-5 antenna. Gently luffing the Versatower for the first time with the new OptiBeam 9-5. The OptiBeam 9-5 is ready to be wound up for the first time on the Versatower.
Nigel G3TXF connects the all important coaxial cable to the OptiBeam 9-5 antenna prior to it being installed. The new OptiBeam 9-5 is finally installed, about four years after it was originally purchased at Ham Radio in 2009.
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