Joe Zych - KD4YSH
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:06 pm
I purchased a 6 meter 1/4 wave from Joe. These 1/4 wave antennas have an attractive price and would probably be okay for bands below 6 meters.
The antenna arrived today and I was shocked to see that it was made from flimsy 1/8 inch aluminum welding rod (Crimped together) . This material is extremely soft and bends very easily. I talked with Joe on the phone about it and he said that I was the only one that had ever complained about the soft elements out of about 1,245 units sold of this model.
The antenna elements were shipped without being affixed to a wooden stake which is probably why they were also bent during shipping.
Maybe I am just picky, but I recommend not buying this 6 meter antenna. It should have at least had hardened aluminum elements.
The antenna arrived today and I was shocked to see that it was made from flimsy 1/8 inch aluminum welding rod (Crimped together) . This material is extremely soft and bends very easily. I talked with Joe on the phone about it and he said that I was the only one that had ever complained about the soft elements out of about 1,245 units sold of this model.
The antenna elements were shipped without being affixed to a wooden stake which is probably why they were also bent during shipping.
Maybe I am just picky, but I recommend not buying this 6 meter antenna. It should have at least had hardened aluminum elements.
I to must ad to this reply, I paid Joe In march, Check cleared the bank on 3-26-07, I have not heard from him nor do I have the antennas, From what I see here, I think I donot want them. I was hopeing to recieve a quality product, But i guess not. Joe if you read your feedbacks, Pay attention to them, I think someone is trying to tell you something. Please return my money, I have waited long enough, I nolonger want them. Sell them to someone else who wants to wait, I donot.