dragon_slayer79
Member
Howdy all,
I'll start out first by saying I have ZERO knowledge about antenna building. So with that in mind, I'll apologize in advance if this is a really dumb question...
I have a Scantenna ST-2 that got damaged a few days ago and when I went to order a new one I learned that they are no longer being produced. So I was wondering, does the thickness of the elements make any noticeable difference in performance of the antenna? For example the elements on most antennas are the super thin aluminum that gets destroyed at the slightest bump or wind storm.
Can I take aluminum tube with the same diameter and length, just thicker walled, and recreate my own version that's more beefed up? Or would that mess up the ability to "hear" the signals? Or anything else for that matter?
If this wont work, could anyone offer suggestions on a really good omni-directional wide-band antenna for use in the country. My nearest towers are more than 10 miles as the crow flies and the furthest is approaching ~50 Miles. The Scantenna ST-2 worked pretty well for this.
Budget for a new antenna would be around $100 bucks.
I know just buying a new antenna is easier but likely end up with the same cheap crap material again. Also this will be going on top of a 60' tower.
Thanks for all your help and time.
I'll start out first by saying I have ZERO knowledge about antenna building. So with that in mind, I'll apologize in advance if this is a really dumb question...
I have a Scantenna ST-2 that got damaged a few days ago and when I went to order a new one I learned that they are no longer being produced. So I was wondering, does the thickness of the elements make any noticeable difference in performance of the antenna? For example the elements on most antennas are the super thin aluminum that gets destroyed at the slightest bump or wind storm.
Can I take aluminum tube with the same diameter and length, just thicker walled, and recreate my own version that's more beefed up? Or would that mess up the ability to "hear" the signals? Or anything else for that matter?
If this wont work, could anyone offer suggestions on a really good omni-directional wide-band antenna for use in the country. My nearest towers are more than 10 miles as the crow flies and the furthest is approaching ~50 Miles. The Scantenna ST-2 worked pretty well for this.
Budget for a new antenna would be around $100 bucks.
I know just buying a new antenna is easier but likely end up with the same cheap crap material again. Also this will be going on top of a 60' tower.
Thanks for all your help and time.