mikethe88
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I live in rural area and most of my sites are in the 151.00 thru 159.00 and looking for recommendations for good outdoor antenna. Now have a Tram 1410 and have mixed results. Thanks
I'm in a similar situation and use Diamonds F23H. I use it to also receive both UHF and VHF-LO with great success. It comes with a cutting chart that will allow you to cut it to 155MHz to receive that 151-159MHz range the best.I live in rural area and most of my sites are in the 151.00 thru 159.00 and looking for recommendations for good outdoor antenna.
Tram 1410 is a discone is it not ?What's your budget? Why not consider a Diamond discone?
Thanks for the reply. Budget is $ 0-$200. Was using my 144/440 ham antenna and it was ok, but I needed it for my HAM radio, so I went with the Tram. I persume the Diamond would be better with the top whip and loading coil. Not planning to do any TX, have my HF and above antenna.What's your budget? Why not consider a Diamond discone?
AND, using RG-58 coax, 50' run, 25 feet in the airThanks for the reply. Budget is $ 0-$200. Was using my 144/440 ham antenna and it was ok, but I needed it for my HAM radio, so I went with the Tram. I persume the Diamond would be better with the top whip and loading coil. Not planning to do any TX, have my HF and above antenna.
AND, using RG-58 coax, 50' run, 25 feet in the air
It's more than a 3dB loss, half the signal. Use at least RG6 with less than 1,5dB loss and it doesn't cost much either that everybody should afford. The Diamond F23 are something like $150 with 7,5dBi gain and will be within your budget incl the RG6.AND, using RG-58 coax, 50' run, 25 feet in the air
Yeah, go with quad shield.It's more than a 3dB loss, half the signal. Use at least RG6 with less than 1,5dB loss and it doesn't cost much either that everybody should afford. The Diamond F23 are something like $150 with 7,5dBi gain and will be within your budget incl the RG6.
/Ubbe