K9DWB
QRT
I admit I've got the radio bug again after getting my tech and my new Yaesu FT3D. I happen to be a few miles too far from repeaters in the N, S, E, SSW or pretty much any other direction one can come up with. The problem is I can hear but I can't transmit due to the limitations of 5W of power and the antenna on the HT, even though I have decent antenna in the Diamond SRH77CA or the Signal Stick dual band. I knew this was going to be a limitation at the current location, but it is portable. I see it as a challenge instead of "I bought the wrong radio".
Now, here's some possible parts for an external antenna. By that not only do I mean external as in not on the radio but the antenna would be sitting outside, probably in the backyard. I am trying to go portable yet capable. I will soon be renting an apartment, so I am already planning on permanent mounts being nixed. If that changes, OK great, then I can plan accordingly.
Feel free to pick the choices apart or even the whole project. I've looked over parts on Ham Radio Outlet, The Antenna Farm, DX Engineering, and manufacturer's sites for ABR Industries for the coax, and then MFJ, Comet, and Diamond.
I am considering getting an MFJ tripod that has a fiberglass telescopic mast that goes to 18'. The tripod is an MFJ-1919EX at $159.95 to go with the MFJ-1526 2M/70CM dual band vertical for $149.95. And for coax, I was leaning towards ABR Industries coax that HRO has that's 50' of 400 UltraFlex with PL259 ends and a short jumper coax of lighter RG316 with a SMA-M on one end.
OK, so what is correct, incorrect, etc.? What did I miss? What should be changed if anything?
Now, here's some possible parts for an external antenna. By that not only do I mean external as in not on the radio but the antenna would be sitting outside, probably in the backyard. I am trying to go portable yet capable. I will soon be renting an apartment, so I am already planning on permanent mounts being nixed. If that changes, OK great, then I can plan accordingly.
Feel free to pick the choices apart or even the whole project. I've looked over parts on Ham Radio Outlet, The Antenna Farm, DX Engineering, and manufacturer's sites for ABR Industries for the coax, and then MFJ, Comet, and Diamond.
I am considering getting an MFJ tripod that has a fiberglass telescopic mast that goes to 18'. The tripod is an MFJ-1919EX at $159.95 to go with the MFJ-1526 2M/70CM dual band vertical for $149.95. And for coax, I was leaning towards ABR Industries coax that HRO has that's 50' of 400 UltraFlex with PL259 ends and a short jumper coax of lighter RG316 with a SMA-M on one end.
OK, so what is correct, incorrect, etc.? What did I miss? What should be changed if anything?