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Assaulter
New member
Username: Assaulter
Post Number: 9
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 9:38 am: | 
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Okay....curious query...What would be a good apartment antenna? I've seen indoor dipoles, and the "saturn" antenna...which is best for distance running -say- a 142 gtl ?
Chris |
Coyote
Junior Member
Username: Coyote
Post Number: 13
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 11:35 am: |
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Don't know for sure, but i've heard a properly constructed and tuned di-pole "can" out perform an A-99 or Imax2000. It can also be strung outside, say on your balcony, and no one will know its there, untill they hear you on their stereo or tv(lol). You could also use a 102" stainless that could be mounted to a balcony railing with a clamp and taken down when not in use. I believe in the power of the 102", the one on my truck out performs my 5/8 base antenna every day. Just my 2 cents worth.
cef 443 |
Ill41
New member
Username: Ill41
Post Number: 6
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 11:43 am: |
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Hello Assaulter,
Don't bother wasting your money on the Saturn.Worse antenna I ever bought.I'm in the same boat,looking for a small antenna.Been thinking about the Isotron.Good luck on your search. |
Tech833
Moderator
Username: Tech833
Post Number: 905
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 2:47 pm: |
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I agree with Ill41. The Saturn antenna is a horrible compromise and is basically a 'rubber duckie'.
A homemade dipole is a great bet for your installation. Someone on evilbay sells one already built. I have not seen one myself, but a dipole is a dipole. Perhaps Copper has something? I could find anything in my search. Lon might know. |
Bruce
Senior Member
Username: Bruce
Post Number: 1837
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 4:21 pm: |
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Here is some web talk about using a isotron indoors
http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/2001-08/msg00549.html |
Crafter
Senior Member
Username: Crafter
Post Number: 1054
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 10:27 pm: |
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The isotrons are good for what they are but I would go with a dipole. Thumptacked to the wall in a V. |
Racer X (Unregistered Guest)
Unregistered guest
| | Posted on Sunday, December 05, 2004 - 7:27 am: |
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Before I'd pay all of that money for an Isotron I'd put a mag mount on my fridge. It'll probably work the same or better. |
Chad
Junior Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 41
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 06, 2004 - 10:03 am: |
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I bought an evilbay one (dipole), build your own, it's easy and cheap. In fact mine's not up, it's wrapped up in a crate.
Chad |
Ill41
New member
Username: Ill41
Post Number: 8
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 06, 2004 - 5:20 pm: |
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Chad,
Get that sucker out of the crate.Let us know how it works for you .Thanks |
Assaulter
Junior Member
Username: Assaulter
Post Number: 11
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 06, 2004 - 7:36 pm: |
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Hmm...... I've never used the old fashioned dipole antenna. Seems like indoors they could put off a LOT of RF though??? Am I wrong? |
Keithinatlanta
Intermediate Member
Username: Keithinatlanta
Post Number: 442
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 06, 2004 - 9:04 pm: |
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Hey Assaulter, that is a very good ? !! I will look forward to hearing responses from our pro's on this one. I never thought of that, but what do our tech's say?
Keith in Atlanta
CEF 150 |
Coyote
Junior Member
Username: Coyote
Post Number: 16
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 06, 2004 - 9:23 pm: |
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Don't know, you'd think it would but i've never used one indoors, only outdoors. Guess there would only one real way to find out, try it.
CEF443 |
Chad
Junior Member
Username: Chad
Post Number: 42
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 06, 2004 - 11:11 pm: |
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Ill41,
I made one while waiting for this one to come in, I have it up now as a backup and it does well. Imax2000 is my primary as of now and I like it better.
Cant beat a tried and true dipole though.
Chad |
