A-99 vs. Imax 2000

[Slim Jim]

I'm going to be putting a vertical up in a 85' pine out behind my shack. I've got an A-99 and an Max 2000. I've used them both and have no complaints with either. When they were used, they were only about 30 feet off of the ground, so I'm hoping the added height will improve conditions. The locals run both of them and I really can't tell any significant difference in the signal difference of the two. They both sound fine to me. Based on ya'lls experience, which one gets better reports/ sounds better on receive? I'd like to leave the "power-handling" capability out of the question because I will never run enough power on 11 meters to max out either of the verticals. Thanks for the input!

[lonesome 500]

there is no contest here...........wavelengths are different

more wavelength = more gain

[linx]

Imax 2000 hands down. 5/8wave vs 1/2wave.

[djrebel236]

both the same accept the a99 is 18 foot long n the imax is 25 feet long...Dj

[26 TM 100]

The general concensus over here is that the A99 has too many quality control issues, and the I-Max just works better anyway......Only other recommend I'd make, is to use decent co-ax like 213 or better as you have quite a long run.

[TwentyTwo-Zero]

As previously stated, the 5/8 wave (Imax) will outperform the 1/2 wave (A99). :wink:

[Slim Jim]

wow, it's not even close...thanks for making up my mind fellers! :D

[djrebel236]

i have had problems with the imax, i think the A99 is a better antenna....Dj

[Slim Jim]

i have had problems with the imax, i think the A99 is a better antenna....Dj

The most common problem I've heard of locally with the Imax is with the top section. There have been several cases where the threaded end has been stripped off during assembly. They say it's easy to twist off. I've always been extra careful with mine and haven't run into that problem. I'm just going to put some lock-tite on it and snug it down. The A-99 does seem slightly more rigid during strong winds.

[beebuzzbee]

The most common problem I've heard of locally with the Imax is with the top section. There have been several cases where the threaded end has been stripped off during assembly

Make sure you use a lock washer in between each joint, I replaced the original came in the bag with thicker washer I got from the auto parts store to prevent the thread portion from bottoming out.

[Slim Jim]

The most common problem I've heard of locally with the Imax is with the top section. There have been several cases where the threaded end has been stripped off during assembly

Make sure you use a lock washer in between each joint, I replaced the original came in the bag with thicker washer I got from the auto parts store to prevent the thread portion from bottoming out.

Brilliant. I'll definitely do that.

[Weasel Radio]

I've been running an A-99 for a while and have no complaints except I would like the receive to be a little better. But over all its handled strong winds very well, holds a great match, and talks DX well.

I have been thinking about getting an IMAX just to try it out but I have heard locally that people have had issues with it breaking in high winds. Is this true??

[998]

My old tech in VIRGINIA had a I-max 2000 and never had an issue with it and never have seen or herd of one breaking
I run a maco v-58 and never had an issue either and this is my second one ....The first one I left at the old house that I moved from in Virginia

[lil devil]

I have run both and I liked the Imax slightly better. Both of them worked very well. The 2000 will bend a little more in high winds but thats due to the extra length. And like they say height is might with antenna's. good luck with your choice.

Bob