Need to make an Antenna for my "new" troughline. Roof mounted, simple, probably only listening to JJJ and classic FM. (101.5 and 102.5? something like that) and I am assuming coming in from the same direction. Anyone else like me prepared to share there set up?
I see heaps of stuff on the net, big question is directional or not? I am sure they come from the same repeater, so maybe a YAGI?
Happy holidays
I see heaps of stuff on the net, big question is directional or not? I am sure they come from the same repeater, so maybe a YAGI?
Happy holidays
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http://ham-radio.com/k6sti/index.html
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You need to assess the conditions.
If you're getting a strong signal you don't want a (very) directional antenna (they're all directional in horizontal polarization). They have a narrow beam and are more difficult to point.
You can ask somebody local to you.
You can test.
How to test:
Get one made from a piece of 300 ohm ladder feeder. Connect it up and see what you get. See if there's any difference between the channels you're interested in. Rotate it. You can buy a ready-made dipole or build something on a piece of board: http://www.wryr.org/Antenna_instructions.pdf
Try indoor first.
In the worst case you resort to an outdoor yagi with an antenna rotator and masthead amp.
That's it, really...
Oh, elevation makes a difference too.
If you're getting a strong signal you don't want a (very) directional antenna (they're all directional in horizontal polarization). They have a narrow beam and are more difficult to point.
You can ask somebody local to you.
You can test.
How to test:
Get one made from a piece of 300 ohm ladder feeder. Connect it up and see what you get. See if there's any difference between the channels you're interested in. Rotate it. You can buy a ready-made dipole or build something on a piece of board: http://www.wryr.org/Antenna_instructions.pdf
Try indoor first.
In the worst case you resort to an outdoor yagi with an antenna rotator and masthead amp.
That's it, really...
Oh, elevation makes a difference too.
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Distance from transmitting source?
Terrain between it and you?
Your height above sea level, and the transmitters?
Your position - the highest point you can put an antenna - compared to the nearby terrain and/or buildings?
Power of the transmitting station(s).
Your area is: A) urban B) suburban C) rural
_-_-bear
Terrain between it and you?
Your height above sea level, and the transmitters?
Your position - the highest point you can put an antenna - compared to the nearby terrain and/or buildings?
Power of the transmitting station(s).
Your area is: A) urban B) suburban C) rural
_-_-bear
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