Hi Norm, I was basing that answer on what I see in the data sheet for the DB-224 that I have.
It says "This series of antennas include the DB-224 (6.0db gain, circular, DB224E 9.0 db gain, off-center pattern), DB-224S (split antenna with 3.0 db and 3.0db, circular pattern) and DB-224ES (split antenna with 6.0 db and 6.0db off-center pattern)" Since I don't see any references to other frequencies other than a reference to the antenna being available in 4 ranges, it's possible that db products decided to make it easier to specify a frequency band. That would make sense! You have a newer data sheet that you could attach as a .pdf? Thanks, Tim W5FN --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "NORM KNAPP" <nkn...@...> wrote: > > Actally, a DB-224E is a 138-150mhz antenna and is omni. The one you are > refering to is actually a DB-224AE. It is an "A" band, 150-160mhz with all > elements on one side for the eliptical pattern, thus the E in that case. > 73 de N5NPO > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tue Jun 30 18:28:47 2009 > Subject: [possible spam] [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB-224 Phasing Harness > > > > Hi Norm, > > The DB-224E is just a 224 that has all of the elements lined > up in the same direction. Guess they had to make a separate > antenna for those folks who didn't want to loosen the elements > and rotate them! :-) > > It took about 4 months to get the harness, so not surprised they > don't want to do it. They said they had to wait till they had > a run of antennas to make before they'd do the harness. > > I honestly don't remember how much the harness was. sorry > > Tim > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> , "NORM KNAPP" <nknapp@> wrote: > > > > Interesting. Is this a harness for a DB-224E? I was told a couple years ago > > that Andrew wouldn't sell a harness anymore. 'Bout how much was the harness? > > 73 de N5NPO > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Sent: Tue Jun 30 17:01:29 2009 > > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: DB-224 Phasing Harness > > > > > > > > Hi NPO, > > > > It's a replacement harness - the other one had problems, so > > we just ordered a new one. > > > > Haven't looked at it on analyzer - was gonna do that when I > > got it installed. > > > > I'll keep you posted. > > > > Tim > > > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> , "NORM KNAPP" <nknapp@> wrote: > > > > > > When you find out what is going on with that, let me know. I have > > > installed one or two of them with that blank stub myself. Is this for a > > > DB-224A or DB-224E or what? Is this a replacement harness? Have you swept > > > it with a sitemaster or an antenna analyzer? > > > 73 de N5NPO > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > Sent: Tue Jun 30 16:33:25 2009 > > > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB-224 Phasing Harness > > > > > > > > > > > > Here we go again! > > > > > > Got a new harness about a year ago, & now that I'm fixing > > > to put the antenna up, it's time to put it on. > > > > > > Top section was fine (had to re-locate the ground lugs, as > > > the actual antenna is kinda old). > > > > > > Anyway, started on the bottom section & noticed that there > > > was a length of coax coming out of one of the 'Y's that > > > had no connector & was not sealed. > > > > > > Both ends with N connectors (to top & to station) are attached, > > > it's just this appendage that has no covering that bothers > > > me! > > > > > > I've called Andrew on the antenna, but they haven't called > > > me back yet, so figured I'd ask the real experts what this > > > thing is. Obviously, if it's supposed to be there, I'll > > > seal it up. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > > Tim W5FN > > > > > >
