Tram 1094

[mmckenna]

Well, the higher your antenna is, the farther off the horizon is. Since most of the frequencies you want to listen to are line of sight, the higher up it is the more you'll hear.
That comes at a cost, longer coaxial cable means more loss, but that loss may be offset by being able to hear more.
It also comes at the cost of supporting structure. For residential/hobby use, you are limited by what you are capable of putting up safely, HOA rules, wife, neighbors, etc.

At minimum you want this up above the tallest part of your roof to give it a good all around view.

 

[seth21w]

Well, the higher your antenna is, the farther off the horizon is. Since most of the frequencies you want to listen to are line of sight, the higher up it is the more you'll hear.
That comes at a cost, longer coaxial cable means more loss, but that loss may be offset by being able to hear more.
It also comes at the cost of supporting structure. For residential/hobby use, you are limited by what you are capable of putting up safely, HOA rules, wife, neighbors, etc.

At minimum you want this up above the tallest part of your roof to give it a good all around view.

Ok thanks for the help. My neigbors wont care its a family owned property with many humble single wides way down in the sticks lol.

 

[seth21w]

Go for the Type N connector on the antenna. As stated, much better at UHF and 7-800.

So the discone i am purchasing can either be had with an so239 connector or type f connector for 6 dollars more. Which should i get or does it matter?

 

[jonwienke]

F or N?

 

[seth21w]

Type f

http://centerfireantenna.com/antenna-menu/deluxe-discone-antenna/

 

[jonwienke]

If you're using RG-6, get F. If you're using LMR-400 or some other 50-ohm cable, UHF or N, preferably N.

 

[seth21w]

Yeah im using rg6 coax 25 ft.

 

[jonwienke]

Then the F connector makes the most sense; one less adapter between antenna and coax.

 

[seth21w]

Im on amazon and there are so many brands what is a good brand of coax?

 

[seth21w]

It seems a lot of this coax is copper clad aluminum cable. I found some that claims solid copper core. Which is better or does it really matter??