We are using Ringo Antennas for both Commercial and
Amateur Applications right now, they work just
fine for us.
Have you ever measured the bandwidth of the Comet or
Diamond Antennas?
Most (of at least the Multiband) Antennas are quite narrow
in bandwidth and don't make the entire 440-450 Amateur
band with usable reflected power values. They are also not
nearly as hardy in construction.
The Hustler Dual Band antenna I measured a month ago
would not be commercially usable for a repeater site.
Like the Comet/Diamond Multiband the bandwidth was
to small and non adjustable. The mono band Hustlers
are quite nice, I've just installed a new pair to
replace a high preformance commercial antenna array
and they actually out preform the original Decibel
commercial antenna system.
The Hustler mono band Antennas are quite hardy, I don't
have a problem installing them at commercial repeater
sites. I no longer install most of the Comet and
Diamond antennas, the high winds blow and shake them
into failure mode within a few years. A large bird
flew into one 1296 Comet I had up and broke it off
at the base (never did find the bird...) If you live
where the wind doesn't blow hard, they will probably
hold up well for some years.
The proof is in the overall preformance. Ringos remain
good preformers for some of my commercial and Amateur
applications.
cheers
skipp
www.radiowrench.com
> Eric Harrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Stay away from the Ringo's for Repeater use! This was
> a poor choice of antenna! I would highly recomend
> looking at the Dimmond products. I have had very good
> luck using them on repeaters. Besides you get more
> peformance form them than a Hustler g144-6.
>
> 73's and good luck!
>
> Eric (N7JYS)
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