I had a DB404 (I think that was the number, two dipoles each side of
the stick, 5 or 6 ft long?). This was made for 450-470 and the SWR was
good at 441 (repeater output), however, I believe there was possibly a
ton of uptilt as the coverage off the hill was horrible (even a diamond
worked better ... I know ... don't mention that word :) ). I would
test it and see how it does.
James
Chuck Kelsey wrote:
By all means. Then you'll have your answer.
Chuck
WB2EDV
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Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on
440-450MHz?
It is a folded dipole. I just checked Andrew's web site it is like the
DB-411.
I didn't know folded dipoles were so broad at these frequencies. I guess
the next thing to do is test it out
with and SWR meter.
Steve
WA6ZFT
From: "Chuck Kelsey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: 2004/08/09 Mon PM 05:32:44 EDT
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on
440-450MHz?
Maybe the 406 is an older model, my catalog doesn't show it. What type
antenna is it? If it's a folded dipole array, you should be able to use
it
as is.
Chuck
WB2EDV
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Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 4:02 PM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] DB-406 450-470MHz how useful on 440-450MHz?
Regarding a DB-406 cut for 450-470MHz:
How effective is it if used in the 440-450MHz region unmodified?
If performace is sub-optimal, can the elements be extended, and will
the
phasing harness need to be lengthened?
If it can be modified without being a labor of love, what's involved?
(In
your opinion whould it be a waste of time?)
Thanks,
Steve WA6ZFT
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