Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question for the forum.

2008-02-01 Thread Ken Arck
At 02:24 PM 2/1/2008, you wrote: >Hi Steve, > > > >The Diamond and Comet antennas will probably only last one or two >seasons in your weather! I could write two pages of faults in >construction on these brands. Just not build sturdy enough. They don't >last long here in Michigan. I am in the Detro

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question for the forum.

2008-02-01 Thread Shanon KA8SPW
Hi Steve, First, avoid using LMR-400 for duplex use. This and 9913 are not good for duplex. Aluminum shield and tinned copper braid rubbing together and setting up corrosion causing noise. This is not a very long run, try and get some 1/2" hardline, you will not be disappointed. Spend al

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question for the forum.

2008-01-31 Thread Scott Zimmerman
: Saturday, January 26, 2008 2:59 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question for the forum. If either takes a lightning strike the fiberglass will explode. I have had that happen with both. Check into Tram antennas. they seem electrically and mechanically similar to the diamond but

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question for the forum.

2008-01-31 Thread Jim Miller WB5OXQ in Waco
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 3:43 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question for the forum. Goodafternoon, Me and a friend are putting up a secondary VHF repeater and have a antenna question. Being we are on a budget but have looked at these 2 antennas as options

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question for the forum.

2008-01-26 Thread Chuck Kelsey
ater-Builder] Antenna question for the forum. > Goodafternoon, > > Me and a friend are putting up a secondary VHF repeater and have a > antenna question. Being we are on a budget but have looked at these 2 > antennas as options. > > Diamond F22A monoband base or the Husler G6-1

[Repeater-Builder] Antenna question for the forum.

2008-01-26 Thread w2sxk
Goodafternoon, Me and a friend are putting up a secondary VHF repeater and have a antenna question. Being we are on a budget but have looked at these 2 antennas as options. Diamond F22A monoband base or the Husler G6-144B Any pros or cons to these antennas and which would you choose or you h