Here we compare the Cushcraft R9 and Hy-Gain AV-680 along side our 20 and 28' DX Flagpole and DX Vertical Antennas:

The R9 and AV-680 do have a pretty pattern and they are similar in height to our Greyline Antennas, at 25-30' tall too.

The R9 and AV-680 are often bristling with lossy and unsightly stubs, traps, loading coils, and capacitive hats! That doesn't help with the ladies, your neighbors, or DX. They aren't HOA approved either, not without a dose of deception and that's uncomfortable. [Hint: our Flagpole is built to Federal Flagpole Statutes.] 

You're looking for a Real DX antenna for 80-6M and don't want to lay down 100+ radials to achieve high performance, right? Consider smarter, stronger and more elegant for your QTH. Your XYL will thank you!

Before you buy, understand why we focus on efficiency: less-lost-dB's is higher performance. Every watt counts! Ham Radio is fun again.

Made in the USA using premium-only materials down to the last detail. Aircraft grade aluminum, double-dipped and double-walled for strength and aesthetics. Industrial-strength fiberglass insulators at the feed and base, stainless hardware throughout, a high-power feed system (3-10kW) RF Chokes with a default option for Ladder Line Feed or PL-259 coax connection. The default ground install is well received yet the robust engineering lends confidence to other options such as a tilt-mount, bulk head mount, roof mount, tower mount, and sailboat mounts too. Where will you install yours?

We've heard, "if it's a ham business cut the ratings in half." Ya, not us. We prefer Smarter, Stronger & more Elegant, an extra-strength approach that adheres to Federal statutes, “Guide Specifications for Design of Metal Flagpoles,” ANSI/NAAMM FP 1001-07. 

Need HOA Approval? Remember, you're asking for Flagpole Approval. 

Your loved ones will be so proud of your aesthetically pleasing choice. Your log will be full of the DX experiences you only dream of! But don't take our word for it, see what others are saying, here. 

"4 Band DXCC this summer with my DX Flagpole!" says one happy op. Ham Radio is fun again!