-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] 6 M Gain Antenna Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2005 10:58:26 -0400 From: Tony Faiola <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: INSTRUCOM, INC. To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Walter Wenzel wrote: > Does anyone have a suggestion for a good 6m repeater antenna from some > one that is still able to supply one? All I can seem to find is unity > gain antennae. Looking to put a 6M repeater back on the air as soon > as we can get antennae for a split site. We will be running RCA > radios. > > Walter, KA2RGI Hello Walter: We are presently working on a 6 Meter antenna system for our new 6 Meter repeater. After looking at the various options, we decided to use some old surplus DB-212 Decibel products Side mount antennas. You can use these side mounted folded dipoles in a single, double, triple, and quad type configuration. We picked up some old beat up units and are using three of them on a three leg self supporting tower. You can easily build the phasing harness for the more than one type configuration. Check the specifications and application sheets on this antenna, available on a number of web sites. If you chosse the three antenna option as we did, you will get gain and a fairly good omni pattern. We thought this arrangement would be easier than trying to mount a large vertical off the tower. Ciao, Tony, K3WX 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/