natiep
Member
Hello Everyone!
I'm looking at putting up a base antenna for my Pro-197 digital scanner.
I already have a Diamond D-130J discone antenna, but since the majority of the listening in my area is now digital in the 850MHz area, a dedicated antenna might be better.
Are these "copper pipe" J pole antennas worth trying to build. Specifically this one: Easy Jpole Building by dxzone.com (click on "Easy Jpole building")
It sure wouldn't be that big for 850 MHz. 9.9" for the longest section, and maybe 50' of rg-6 coax.
Should I bother with building one or just use my discone or just buy the Scantenna ST-2?
Thank you all for your thoughts and comments!
I'm looking at putting up a base antenna for my Pro-197 digital scanner.
I already have a Diamond D-130J discone antenna, but since the majority of the listening in my area is now digital in the 850MHz area, a dedicated antenna might be better.
Are these "copper pipe" J pole antennas worth trying to build. Specifically this one: Easy Jpole Building by dxzone.com (click on "Easy Jpole building")
It sure wouldn't be that big for 850 MHz. 9.9" for the longest section, and maybe 50' of rg-6 coax.
Should I bother with building one or just use my discone or just buy the Scantenna ST-2?
Thank you all for your thoughts and comments!