My new Centerfire Discone

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skydmark1

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Got a Centerfire Discone antenna for Xmas, so I just got done mounting it up on my roof. I used a piece of 3/4" Galvanized pipe 4' long srewed into a flange that is Lag bolted to the roof.

I still need to get my coax and run it up to it, debating on where I want it to enter the house. I'm planning to use RG-6 coax 50 or 75' long (depending on how I run it) with a PL-259 to the antenna and a BNC to my Pro-106.

Here's a couple of pictures of the new Antenna

CenterfireDiscone.jpg



CenterfireDiscone3.jpg
 

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Since Discones are unity gain to begin with, you'll lose some signal if you don't use at least RG6U Quad Shield with an actual COPPER center conductor, and not a copper-plated steel center conductor.

Why not LMR400 at least ?
 

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Well I was going with RG-6 because it is readily available in my area and won't break the bank, I should be able to get my hands on Quad shield pretty easily. I didn't really want to order anything because I'd like to start using my new antenna soon, I'm impatient...haha
 

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Got a Centerfire Discone antenna for Xmas, so I just got done mounting it up on my roof. I used a piece of 3/4" Galvanized pipe 4' long srewed into a flange that is Lag bolted to the roof.

I still need to get my coax and run it up to it, debating on where I want it to enter the house. I'm planning to use RG-6 coax 50 or 75' long (depending on how I run it) with a PL-259 to the antenna and a BNC to my Pro-106.

Here's a couple of pictures of the new Antenna

CenterfireDiscone.jpg



CenterfireDiscone3.jpg

Walmart has 100 ft run for $34-$36 Phillips Brand RG-6 Quad Shield
 

skydmark1

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Walmart huh? Hmmm I might have to go check that out! 100ft is more than I need but might be worth crimping a new end on anyway. I also have a local Electronics store going out of business, 50% off everything. I'll have to see what he has left.

Also, yes I noticed it has few ground radial elements than other discones, so I hope it's still a decent antenna. I've read some ham reviews of it and they said it was decent, so we'll see
 
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