Just because a certain VHF antenna will load up on UHF, that doesn't mean that it will exhibit the same radiation pattern on both bands. I'd be aware, at least, that using a VHF Stationmaster on UHF would not necessarily have even adequate performance.
Steve, AA5SG ----- Original Message ----- From: "Q" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 6:30 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dual-Band Repeater Antennas > Its no wonder why the commercial antenna manufacturers dont sell dual band > base antennas,they are a compromise at best and potential trouble at > worst.The pattern on them is erratic and poor,they are prone to IM miximg > and harmonic problems.There are other solutions,DB used to sell a combo > V/UHF dipoles on one mast with separate feeds,could be diplexed on one > feedline.I also heard certain VHF Satationmasters would work on UHF also,but > have never tried or seen that one.Bottom line is dont mix bands on one > antenna. > 73,Lee,N3APP,147.27 and 443.375 Erie,Pa > Our 27th Year! Powered by GE MastrII's > FCC GROL licensed 28 years > ARES-RACES-SKYWARN member > www.qsl.net/n3app > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 4:54 PM > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Dual-Band Repeater Antennas > > > > I have found the mono band antennas have a better pattern. But if tower > > space does not come easy I would stay with lower gain dual banders. > > > > Mike / KB8WLW > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 10:17 AM > > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Dual-Band Repeater Antennas > > > > > > > Does andy one have any thoughts on Dual-Band verses Single-Band > > > Antennas on a Repeater? Is a Dual-Bander a compromise on a Repeater > > > for performance? Can the Dual-Band causes problems because of resonant > > > elements in a nother band? Thanks. > > > > > > > > > Eric (N7JYS) > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
