[Repeater-Builder] Has any one used a DB-228

[Joel Mele]

Hi Russ:   I have been using a DB-228 for over three years on 147.72/147.81.   I agree with everyones comments, i.e. it is a very formidable antenna.   It is worth the extra money and you will be satisfied.   The DB-228 is actually two DB 224 with an additional phasing harness.   Therefore the total length is over 40 feet long.   It requires a bit more expertise to haul up the tower and a four man crew would be advisable.   I did feel that the mounting braket and hardware supplied by DB was under designed.   I had the tower manufacturer (Allied Tower) fabricate four brackets for the DB 228.  The antenna is mounted at 500 feet and has been through two hurricanes.   Regards...Joel W4SLH     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 the Yahoo! Terms of Service.