difficulty tuning maco 5/8???

[DRM1983]

what is to expect from this antenna???

bandwidth????ease of tuning???


i'd like to have something that is tunable unlike the a99/imax style base antennas...

any suggestions of vertical antennas under $100????

 

[Master Chief]

The Maco is easy to tune, but like anything that is great, you have to put a little effort into it.

If you are not willing to do that, or to spend a few bucks to get something worthwhile, then you should run an A-99 and be happy with the results of your labor.

 

[Switch Kit]

for 100.00 bucks ,I doubt you will do much better then the Maco Alpha V-5/8 , just build it by the instructions , chances are you'll have to shorten it after you get it together , they say best from the top , but I have done it from the bottom without any problems. It's surely a antenna to be proud of , and building it yourself kind of puts your own soul into the thing. Have fun ! OH Yeah , they work very well to say the least.

 

[Master Chief]

they say best from the top , but I have done it from the bottom without any problems.

They, as in Maco, say to adjust the antenna from the bottom.

I always adjust mine at the top in order to maintain at least a 6" overlap for the thin .049" tubing.

 

[DRM1983]

will the length of mast pipe skew the SWR?????