2-mtr base antenna,stick not beams/whatcha recommend??

[Skip Talker]

I use the Diamond X500 144/440. It was 6 (read six) S units better than the Ringo Ranger.



Try HRO, Universal, which ever one doesn't have a store in your state.


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[slim cdx285]

how 'bout some input for a good 2-mtr base ant. i would like

something that is fairly broadbanded too. what do you have

and/or recommend?i may be asking too much as far as being

broadbanded,but was just wondering about some specs and opinions and also prices.who's got the best prices out there for these antennas?(currently i have a 2-mtr j-pole,1/2 copp)

thanks to all,

SLIM CDX285

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[AudioShockwav]

The Diamond is a Super antenna, but is not Cheap.

If you don`t want to put a lot of $ into it and you only want two meters, Get a Hustler CG 144(about$32 at AES)CoLinear Mobile Antenna and a MKR-2 Radial Kit($21) so you can Mount it on a Mast at the house. With 5Db Gain and 6 Mhz Bandwidth, it will run cicles around the little ringo for about $5 more.

73

Jeff




CDX 339 Radioactive

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[KD5VHF]

For 2 meters, the Opek UVS-300 ( 2M/70cm 9/11DB, 17' )works great for me through the whole band. It is a little "spotty" on UHF (only really good swr's on portions of the UHF band the rest are so-so.) Mine is at 20ft but plan on raising it to 65-70ft soon and MAYBE it will get a little better on UHF when it is above the trees. We will see. I've heard the shorter version (UVS-200) works good on both bands and is almost 1/2 the price. I will say I like the way they are built. It's virtualy impossible for water to get in to the antenna or coax. I have no problem hitting repeaters 60-80 miles away the way it is now but it may have alot to do with my location, "Your milleage may vary"<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT="">


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