Diamond DJ130

[airgreek]

So I have found three places that sell this antenna but I am not sure if it comes with the N connector. Can someone help me since I know jack about this hobby?

 

[iMONITOR]

So I have found three places that sell this antenna but I am not sure if it comes with the N connector. Can someone help me since I know jack about this hobby?

The Diamond version comes with an SO239 that accepts a PL259 (CB type) connector. The one marketed by ICOM comes with a Type N connector.

 

[N3LLO]

Diamond has two different models of essentially the same antenna.. the D-130J with the SO239 and the D-130NJ, with the N connector. If you plan to listen to UHF/800, the N connector will likely perform better.

Hope that helps,
- Matt

 

[airgreek]

Diamond has two different models of essentially the same antenna.. the D-130J with the SO239 and the D-130NJ, with the N connector. If you plan to listen to UHF/800, the N connector will likely perform better.

Hope that helps,
- Matt

Thanks but where can I buy the D-130NJ?

 

[commstar]

D-130NJ Source

Just purchased and installed a D-130NJ replacing a D-130J (+/- 20 years of service).

Made a noticeable difference here- especially on VHF.

I have no affiliation with this company aside from being a satisfied customer. Online ordering,good price, quick shipping and direct pass-thru of actual shipping charges.

http://www.rlham.com/cgi-bin/shop/modellookup.dbw?MODEL=D130NJ

 

[usnasa]

Hello

How would that antenna (D-130NJ using lmr 400) do inside near a window ?
I live in a condo ground floor and antenna mounted outside is not allowed

 

[iMONITOR]

Hello

How would that antenna (D-130NJ using lmr 400) do inside near a window ?
I live in a condo ground floor and antenna mounted outside is not allowed

A D-130 would be really big and bulky to have inside your condo, especially by a window.

 

[usnasa]

yes I see your point , I am currently using the radio shack
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102469
by the window it is better than my stock antenna
thanks

 

[airgreek]

Just purchased and installed a D-130NJ replacing a D-130J (+/- 20 years of service).

Made a noticeable difference here- especially on VHF.

I have no affiliation with this company aside from being a satisfied customer. Online ordering,good price, quick shipping and direct pass-thru of actual shipping charges.

http://www.rlham.com/cgi-bin/shop/modellookup.dbw?MODEL=D130NJ

Just bought one also from the same place. I wonder if they give discounts to radioreference members?

 

[airgreek]

yes I see your point , I am currently using the radio shack
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102469
by the window it is better than my stock antenna
thanks

This one is PERFECT for inside and its performance is incredible

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103641

 

[usnasa]

thanks airgreek
do you really think it would be better than the one I have now for indoors ? have you tryed it

 

[airgreek]

thanks airgreek
do you really think it would be better than the one I have now for indoors ? have you tryed it

I have one that I currently use with my BCT8 and signals come in SO MUCH better than any rubber ducky, magnet mount antenna I have ever used. Trust me it will be the best $30 you have ever spent.

 

[usnasa]

thanks airgreek

now all I need to do is sell this one http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102469

and get the one you said

 

[Paulsan]

usnasa, have you tried putting your magmount on a cookie sheet or pizza pan?

 

[usnasa]

yes Paulsan I currently have it mounted on my tripod on a piece of metal in front of my window
here is a pic

 

[Mikey54]

yes Paulsan I currently have it mounted on my tripod on a piece of metal in front of my window
here is a pic

That's not enough metal. The metal is to act as a groundplane for your antenna. It should be close to a 1/4 wavelength at the frequency that you are listening to. If you can't do that, fasten some wire radials of the appropriate length to the metal base. That will improve your reception.

 

[usnasa]

thanks Mikey54,

I am mostly listen to 800 's freq , the metal I am using is a four inch Electrical outlet box cover, the antenna itself is 36 " high, ( I WAS READING somewhere that a 28" x 28" plane of metal for 800 is good but thats a little crazy too big lol I would rather try the wire radials , Question is
how and where would I attach it and what length and what type of wire to use .

thanks again