Its a fiberglass antenna,what do you weatherproof besides the connector? He
will be at 60 feet and wont see that much wind or vibration,otherwise I
wouldnt suggest even using the F23A. I have had my F23A up at 60 feet for 5
years in duplex service,directly connected to LDF4-50 Heliax with no
trouble. It would be a different story at higher locations...
----- Original Message -----
From: mch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] pigtails for repeater antennas
> That's NOT a good idea. The vibrations from wind and such will either
> loosen the connector (causing duplex noise) or crack the outer conductor
> on the Heliax (causing duplex noise). ALWAYS use a flexible cable when
> going from Heliax to an antenna. LMR400 should do nicely.
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> Of course, a quality antenna will come with a pigtail. ;->
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> Just make sure you weatherproof the bajeebers out of the Diamond.
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> Joe M.
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> Q wrote:
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> > Dont use one,connect it direct like I did,Ray....
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> > > Just wondering what is the best cable to use as a
> > > pigtail,coming from the antenna ? 18 inch length is all im curious
> > > about.The antenna I have is a Diamond F23A,if that helps.The rest of
> > > transmission line is LDF4 1/2 inch hardline going towards the
> > > repeater.
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