I have a Imax 2000 on my tower with Lmr 400 coax.
Can I still use this coax with a Maco M103C mounted horizontal?
The coax is stiff and I think LMR 240 might work better.
I don't run more than 100 watts PEP on SSB and no more than 25 watts PEP on AM.
I was planning on using my Sirio D27 dipole mounted vertical off the tower as high as I can put it without it interfering with the M103C for my local talking antenna. I don't do much local talking.
I know I could use the LMR 400 with this antenna since it will be in a fixed location but was thinking it would be overkill since I run lower power anyway.
Some might ask why not mount the Imax 2000 above the M103C?
I have thought about doing that also but my Ham 3 rotor says its only able to accept up to 7.5 sq. ft. wind surface area load.
My rotor will not be mounted inside my tower. I have the lower mast bracket and will be mounting it to a short mast comming out of the tower.
I don't want to stress the rotor with the Imax 2000 above the beam.
My goal is to use the M103C for skip and long distance contacts.
The Sirio D27 for local talking.
Can I still use this coax with a Maco M103C mounted horizontal?
The coax is stiff and I think LMR 240 might work better.
I don't run more than 100 watts PEP on SSB and no more than 25 watts PEP on AM.
I was planning on using my Sirio D27 dipole mounted vertical off the tower as high as I can put it without it interfering with the M103C for my local talking antenna. I don't do much local talking.
I know I could use the LMR 400 with this antenna since it will be in a fixed location but was thinking it would be overkill since I run lower power anyway.
Some might ask why not mount the Imax 2000 above the M103C?
I have thought about doing that also but my Ham 3 rotor says its only able to accept up to 7.5 sq. ft. wind surface area load.
My rotor will not be mounted inside my tower. I have the lower mast bracket and will be mounting it to a short mast comming out of the tower.
I don't want to stress the rotor with the Imax 2000 above the beam.
My goal is to use the M103C for skip and long distance contacts.
The Sirio D27 for local talking.
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