Going to be putting in a 40 foot antenna mast. What antenna would you recommend for some skip shooting?
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Base Antenna
- Thread starter Rabbid Possum
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AmericanEagle575
Supporting Sr. Member WDX-1863
I have used a antron 99 that I have on a 5 foot mast on top of my house,been using antron 99 since the 90s and never had a problem reaching out to DX Land, hope this helps you out!
I was gifted a procomm 99, I believe its similar to the antron
AmericanEagle575
Supporting Sr. Member WDX-1863
Slowly trying to learn as much as I can and very thankful for everyone on this forum. Everyone has been a huge help! I used to run an Anytone AT 6666 in my truck with one of the coiled tram antennas on my toolbox and was able to hit Australia, definitely excited to see what I can reach with a base with an antenna at a higher elevation
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
Sirio Vector 4000
AmericanEagle575
Supporting Sr. Member WDX-1863
I just thought of another antenna, I believe it's called the Siro 2008,I have never personally used one myself,but I read the reviews on it and it looked pretty Solid!!
Depends on how long you want it to last and what the budget is. Lots of good antennas out there.
The mast I am getting is collapsible so I can bring the antenna down in storms. Not looking to break the bank but don't mind paying for an antenna is that's one of the main things for a set up to work properly
BJ radionut
Supporting Member and 6m addict
The antenna type to me depends VERY greatly on this mast!!!!
Type Material? Manufacturer?
Before antenna purchase, best to evaluate mast load capability and mounting/support configuration. IMHO
Many masts may say 40ft tall, however may have 3lb load limit when extended past 30ft!!!
Guy spec for 30ft ROHN STEEL pole
Greg T
WDX-945 (Jazz Singer) Upper Peninsula of Michigan
I have the 2008 and it's a great antenna. The receive is extremely better than the Sigma Silver Rod I was using, and I am transmitting to places I had not reached.
I don't mean to sound nasty or anything, but for the life of me I can't understand why people spend good money on nice radios, high cost coax, and then use an antenna that is not even as good as a dipole. That Antron, and it's various clones, are nothing but a piece of 16ga wire. The glass rods retain static that causes a lot of receiver hash, also. I had one in the 90s and was extremely happy when I had the first chance to lose it. After using MANY different antennae since 1964, I find the Antron worthy of fly fishing. This is my personal opinion, and I do not intend to offend anyone with it.
BJ radionut
Supporting Member and 6m addict
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
Aluminum 5/8 for the win.