mch wrote:
From: mch <mch@...>
Kevin K. Custer W3KKC wrote:
A cheap repeater antenna is the Hustler G7-144 for 2M.
Kevin,
Do you (or anyone else) have any experience with the G6-270 (?) (the
dual-band G6) or the Comet antennas? This would be for relatively low
power duplex links. I understand the Diamond antennas are poor in duplex
operation.
Thanks,
Joe, KR3P
P.S. Kevin (or Dan), does the digest version work with attachments?
Hi Joe,
Dan and I have a few of the Comet and Diamond antennas in duplex service.
Some are in crossband duplex, and some are in same band duplex with all
bands duplexed. Some are a combination of both. I have never experienced any
duplexing problem with either brand.
We had a Diamond antenna (X-500HNA?) on the 147.105 Deep Creek Md. (Oakland)
machine for about two years. The antenna performed well except for
precipitation static because the antenna was top mounted. The antenna
eventually failed due to water ingress. I now heat shrink the joints before
installing this style antenna. I have availability to large shrink with an
inert sealant that is used to seal connectors on CATV hardline. It works
great for waterproofing Comets and Diamonds.
I have no experience with the G6-270.
The Digest version probably does not support html, that may be the VE6's
problem.
Kevin
