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JK Super Freak
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From: Alb., NM
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2007
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From: brockton, ma
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Midwest City, OK
antenna
I have a Yeasu FT8900R in my Jeep, I mounted it above the rear-view mirror.
I did a mod to back the plastic with an aluminum plate so the screws don't pull through, it's very solid.
I really need to get a new digital camera... :-(
I use 70cm and 2m right now but I'm going to setup a quad band antenna
so I can use 6m and 10m. In fact I'm going to run 2 antennas once the congo cage gets here
I have to get a diplexer...
I used a heavy duty lip mount on the hing side of the tail gate for the 70cm/2m antenna (18 inches) works great on the repeaters in the Mpls/STP area.
I'll use a heavy duty tube mount on the congo cage for the 54 inch antenna. It's a fold over, I just hope I remember to fold it.
Join a local club it will help beyond your wildest dreams.
I did a mod to back the plastic with an aluminum plate so the screws don't pull through, it's very solid.
I really need to get a new digital camera... :-(
I use 70cm and 2m right now but I'm going to setup a quad band antenna
so I can use 6m and 10m. In fact I'm going to run 2 antennas once the congo cage gets here
I have to get a diplexer...I used a heavy duty lip mount on the hing side of the tail gate for the 70cm/2m antenna (18 inches) works great on the repeaters in the Mpls/STP area.
I'll use a heavy duty tube mount on the congo cage for the 54 inch antenna. It's a fold over, I just hope I remember to fold it.
Join a local club it will help beyond your wildest dreams.
JK Jedi
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Multi-band antennas are convenient for sure, but other than a screwdriver antenna, they are a compromise. Yes, they are making them better and better all the time, and yes, you can get on the different bands easily and they "will" perform. But traps and loading coils can be very lossy especially in a lesser quality antenna. To put it bluntly, there is nothing better than resonant antenna. The convenience of a multi-band antenna comes at a price.......performance.
Last edited by AK4Dave; Feb 23, 2011 at 07:13 AM.