I'm considering the Diamond D220 Discone Antenna.
Diamond® Antenna ~ D220
Diamond D-220 Discone VHF UHF Antenna, Diamond D220
I like it's smaller form factor, compared to a wide band discone like the Diamond D-130J. Also, my requirements are in the 108 ~ 400 MHz range, for VHF/UHF commercial & military aircraft. It would be used for receive only, no transmit.
Diamond claims it's a discone, some reviews have claimed it to be more like a ground plane. However, Diamonds specs show it does have some gain. 2.15dBi(144/904/1200 MHz), and 5.5 dBi (440 MHz).
I can't think of a better dual-band aircraft antenna on the market. Anyone else using one? I'd be interested in any feedback, both good and bad.
Diamond® Antenna ~ D220
Diamond D-220 Discone VHF UHF Antenna, Diamond D220
I like it's smaller form factor, compared to a wide band discone like the Diamond D-130J. Also, my requirements are in the 108 ~ 400 MHz range, for VHF/UHF commercial & military aircraft. It would be used for receive only, no transmit.
Diamond claims it's a discone, some reviews have claimed it to be more like a ground plane. However, Diamonds specs show it does have some gain. 2.15dBi(144/904/1200 MHz), and 5.5 dBi (440 MHz).
I can't think of a better dual-band aircraft antenna on the market. Anyone else using one? I'd be interested in any feedback, both good and bad.
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