I've used a 1796 for the past 11 yrs at our campground during the summer
It works very well
I never did 'prune' the cap hat spokes, and just use an LDG Mp-11AT tuner w/ my FT-897. That way I also pick up 17M(xmit) & 80M (just to listen)
It's mounted abt 8-9' above ground w/ 2 guys to the deck railing
Another antenna for you friend to consider is the GAP Eagle (40-10m) or Titan(80-10m)
I've got an Eagle @ the home QTH mounted 7' above ground w/ no guys for 13 yrs
Another great antenna that works very well
JMHO
73s Denny
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