Proton PT99 vs. Solarcon A99

[SA104-PM]

Everyone knows about the Antron 99 antenna, but what about the very similar Proton 99?

Our local radio shop ran a PT99 on the roof and before then I had never even known about the PT99, part of the reason why I'm doing this poll.

He performed just as well as anyone I've known to use the A-99 and the only differeance I can see really is that one is 3 section and the other is 4 section?

[wally]

What is the price difference? A brand new A-99 can be had for $50.00 plus shipping, and for what its worth it does the job. I have seen the Proton before, but cant recall its price. I guess if they are similar in design then you can expect performance to be similar, although nobody around here has one, and I have 1 old Antron 99, and also have a new solarcon A-99, which are the same besides the age difference. I put up a Maco V-58 this past summer, and I am happy with it, but the A-99 did just as well in my opinion, and I didnt have to worry about it when the wind gets strong. An A-99 is built cheap, but they are reliable and strong.

[Space Cadet]

Shipping the PT-99 is a lot cheaper because of the 4-section design... It doesn't get labeled / charged as an oversize package.  Price is about the same as an A99 otherwise.  I've never personally used the PT-99, but everyone that has bought one from me has been satisfied.

[wiretwister]

How much fire in the wire do  you think either will withstand
Proton says 2000 watts.....should I try it???

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[oneton]

Sure. Something has to keep the market going.

[wiretwister]

Anyone else ? Im putting a proton up weekend coming ( weather permitting).
I intend on Running a SB220 on SSB at full power.
Will it take it???


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