APS-13 antenna owners?

Here's a thought - is APS still marketing the APS 13? I checked on Google and its not on their web site and another dealer noted that it was no longer available.

It is most assuredly still sold. See their website at http://www.antennaperformance.com/. Click "FM Antennas" then "Outdoor" then "APS-13". I just emailed the owner last week asking about the APS-9 vs. the APS-13 and he encouraged me to go with the latter.

I have an APS 9 and am very happy with it. Sometimes longer is harder to deal with. the 9 has plenty of gain for me.

Why did APS recommend the 13 in your case?

Eric: Just keep in mind that the 13 has a greater wind load area than the 9. While i would think that APS would sell rotors that could be used with the 13 with no problems, if you are in a very windy area or happen to be in a draft pattern, the otherwise "fine" or "marginal" rotor would be pushed beyond its' limits. In such a case, the brake would not hold the rotor in place and you would end up having to re-aim the rotor every now and then. I would specifically mention this aspect of performance with the rotor / antenna combination that you are thinking about prior to purchasing / installing as you've already stated that installation / maintenance may be difficult. Sean
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