As it turns out, I have a Radio Shack one that I have never used. 73 ... Scott KD5FBA
On Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 6:17 PM Rick Hiller <[email protected]> wrote: > Been around since before the 1940βs I think. > Multi band. Continous coverage. Low 50 ohm feed amd swr. > 3 octive typical. > Omnidirectonal if youβre looking for gain > Kind of clunky to build, but doable. > Use thicker metal means more power > Get it above the local structures as you wud any vhf/uhf ant. > Radio Shack used to sell one for 2m and up. > Read about the theory. Pretty cool. Ask AI. It knows all. > GL Scott and Tom. 73 > > Rick Hiller W5RH > *e-mail: [email protected] <[email protected]>* > *Cell/VM/Text: 832-474-3713* > *Physical: 9031 Troulon Drive > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/9031+Troulon+Drive+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0Houston,+TX+77036?entry=gmail&source=g>* > * Houston, TX 77036 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/9031+Troulon+Drive+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+%C2%A0Houston,+TX+77036?entry=gmail&source=g>* > > > On Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 14:49 Scott Medbury via BVARC <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Does anyone have experience using a discone antenna to transmit on >> frequencies from 6 meters and up? >> >> Pros? >> Cons? >> Power? >> Height? >> >> 73... Scott KD5FBA >> _______________________________________________ >> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club (BVARC) >> >> π Website: https://bvarc.org >> π€ Get Involved: https://bvarc.org >> π‘ Suggestions: https://bvarc.org/home/suggestions >> π₯ Member Roster: https://bvarc.org/roster.php >> >> Unsubscribe or Change Settings: >> https://bvarc.org/home/club-listserver/ >> _______________________________________________ >> >
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