mo@seismo.CSS.GOV (Mike O'Dell) (01/28/86)
Ok folks, time for another great survey. I am interested in comments and recommendations for 2 meter base antennas, both omni-verticals and beams, but my real interest is the verticals. Which one do you use, how does it get out, which ones have you used and hated?? Here is your big chance to help someone buy the "right" antenna. -Mike O'Dell
parnass@ihu1h.UUCP (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) (01/29/86)
> ... 2 meter base antennas ........ Which one do you > use, how does it get out, which ones have you used and hated?? I have two types of 2 meter vertically polarized, omni- directional antennas: 1. Cushcraft AR-2: the original Ringo (not the Ranger). This antenna works better than a 1/4 wave ground plane, but not by much. The real advantage is its small size and its transporta- bility. I've used Ringos on towers, on porches, in attics, and in dorm rooms. If I recall correctly, the coax connector needs a healthy amount of weatherproofing, as its center pin is exposed. 2. Hustler G6-144: originally advertised by Newtron- ics as the "Master Gainer", and discounted to $69. Built very, very well - more like a commer- cial grade antenna. Spray it with Krylon (tm), and this antenna outlast its owner. Stainless steel hardware. I don't remember any self- tapping sheet metal screws (ala Cushcraft), rather high quality hose clamps. Thick, solid radials and machined aluminum base. Performance much better than the Ringo, but 10' tall. -- =============================================================================== Bob Parnass, Bell Telephone Laboratories - ihnp4!ihu1h!parnass - (312)979-5414