Not to mention a WHOLE LOT longer.... If you end up going with a fiberglass stick, you should seriously consider side mounting it with a top support.
Look at www.repeater-builder.com, then click on the Antenna Systems Information page and read the article titled "Help!! I have a crackling noise in my repeater". In fact you just might want to read several of the articles on that page. Mike WA6ILQ At 09:22 AM 3/28/04 -0500, you wrote: >The G-7-220 is a fine omni for the price. Best Ham grade omni. BUT if you >install a DB-224 or an RFS PD-220 it will work a whole lot better. >73 Russ, W3CH > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "N6KYD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 1:52 AM >Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] a little help > > > > I have used the Hustler G7-220 for many years in a high wind area and it >has > > held up very well. No snap crackle or pop through the repeater during >wind. > > There is no ice or snow here in So. Cal. so others may want to comment on > > their experiences with this antenna in harsh environments. The Cuscraft >220 > > four pole is another good antenna. I don't know if they are still being > > manufactured. > > http://www.wb0w.com/hustler/g7220.htm > > > > http://www.wiscointl.com/hustler/amateur/g7220.htm > > > > http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1752 > > > > Mike > > N6KYD > > www.docsradioden.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Donnie Q" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2004 7:10 PM > > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] a little help > > > > > > > I am putting a 220 machine on the air in Michigan, all ready have > > > the pair. but my question is does anyone have any ideas of a good > > > antenna, or a web site were I can search. if so email me please. > > > > > > W8RIF > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
