Antenna compatibility

[freyhaus1]

...good day all!...I have an antenna question I hope someone may assist me with...

I just received an ATS-25 Pro receiver and need assistance with the antenna set up.

The receiver has a BNC antenna connection and comes with an extendable whip for HF, FM, and VHF.

My current shack set up (for HF) uses a 100' inverted V dipole that I switch between 2 separate receivers.

My question is: can I effectively use my dipole antenna for VHF Airband reception?...or would I need to use the included whip antenna for that type of reception?...trying to prep for antenna connections I will need to make.

Thank and 73!
Harry

 

[K6GBW]

You can hook it up and it will work. I routinely tune my Icom 7300 to the CHP low band VHF frequencies using a G5RV Jr. antenna. Is it ideal? No, but it will work. Especially if you have the local airport relatively close. Hearing the planes at altitude shouldn't be hard.

 

[freyhaus1]

You can hook it up and it will work. I routinely tune my Icom 7300 to the CHP low band VHF frequencies using a G5RV Jr. antenna. Is it ideal? No, but it will work. Especially if you have the local airport relatively close. Hearing the planes at altitude shouldn't be hard.

Nice!...thanks for the info, can't wait to try it out, really didn't feel like changing and fiddling with antenna changes

 

[freyhaus1]

Nice!...thanks for the info, can't wait to try it out, really didn't feel like changing and fiddling with antenna changes

...also, quick follow-up question if i may?...was going to try to receive an SSTV signal for decode from the ISS on 145.800...would my inverted V work on that as well?

Thanks!

 

[K6GBW]

It might…but not likely. The G5RV is really pretty far from a VHF antenna and it’s not oriented correctly for satellites. In fact, satellites are tricky even with proper antennas.

 

[freyhaus1]

It might…but not likely. The G5RV is really pretty far from a VHF antenna and it’s not oriented correctly for satellites. In fact, satellites are tricky even with proper antennas.

...roger that, thanks!