LukeB
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I've done a search for a this in the forums but didnt seem to find one.
I was not able to hear much so I did a little research and found that I am in fact inbetween 2 hills. Although its a small valley, I still live between 2 hills on at least 2 sides of where my antenna is located (FWIW, east and west). I have my antenna approx 15 feet up from a deck on the 2nd floor. It does not clear the roofline and I dont think I am able to do so b/c of instability of the antenna and the deck. I am using a Discone antenna with LMR 400 cable. Its approx a 70' run.
What can I do to get better reception? I know height is the obvious solution but I am unable to do that at this point. Im frustrated and unsure of what to do to improve my reception.
I was not able to hear much so I did a little research and found that I am in fact inbetween 2 hills. Although its a small valley, I still live between 2 hills on at least 2 sides of where my antenna is located (FWIW, east and west). I have my antenna approx 15 feet up from a deck on the 2nd floor. It does not clear the roofline and I dont think I am able to do so b/c of instability of the antenna and the deck. I am using a Discone antenna with LMR 400 cable. Its approx a 70' run.
What can I do to get better reception? I know height is the obvious solution but I am unable to do that at this point. Im frustrated and unsure of what to do to improve my reception.