So in the near future, I'm going to attempt once again to try and zero in on the 800 mhz to the east of me in the direction of Ottawa from Renfrew. (Mostly targeting the west end site for the Ottawa P25 system). Give or take I think the mileage should be about 60-80 km.
I found the proper duplexer and have a Comet CF-14B on order and shipped https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/comet-cf-413b-4355 This is used to separate my Discone antenna from the 3 element yagi with the yagi targeting the 800 mhz band.
I think the max I can get my 806-866 mhz PCTEL 3 element yagi MYA8063 https://www.tessco.com/product/806-866-mhz-6db-3-element-yagi-antenna-50858 is roughly 30 ft. maybe a bit less. If this yagi doesn't work out perhaps I need something just a bit bigger. I am prepared to buy another small yagi if I have to if this one isn't big enough to pull in the signal.
I'm also thinking about utilizing one of those low noise wideband amplifiers I see floating around on ebay to help with the signals. I don't have any issues with the discone and anything below 800 mhz. I have no 800 systems close to me other than Ottawa.
I'm guessing the typical LMR400/RG213 is too much for that band. What type of coax should I be going with? Also has to use N connectors.
If this doesn't get me what I'm wanting then I'll have to go with a bigger yagi or give up. I still think I should be able to get that system from my location.
I found the proper duplexer and have a Comet CF-14B on order and shipped https://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/comet-cf-413b-4355 This is used to separate my Discone antenna from the 3 element yagi with the yagi targeting the 800 mhz band.
I think the max I can get my 806-866 mhz PCTEL 3 element yagi MYA8063 https://www.tessco.com/product/806-866-mhz-6db-3-element-yagi-antenna-50858 is roughly 30 ft. maybe a bit less. If this yagi doesn't work out perhaps I need something just a bit bigger. I am prepared to buy another small yagi if I have to if this one isn't big enough to pull in the signal.
I'm also thinking about utilizing one of those low noise wideband amplifiers I see floating around on ebay to help with the signals. I don't have any issues with the discone and anything below 800 mhz. I have no 800 systems close to me other than Ottawa.
I'm guessing the typical LMR400/RG213 is too much for that band. What type of coax should I be going with? Also has to use N connectors.
If this doesn't get me what I'm wanting then I'll have to go with a bigger yagi or give up. I still think I should be able to get that system from my location.