One CAN make two DB-408's out of one DB-420. Chuck WB2EDV
----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Shinn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 10:51 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Help me in selecting a GMRS repeater antenna > If you just use the top section of the 420, the SWR will be lousy. > > Use a DB 408. It is half the size of the 420 and a real strong > performer. > > More info can be found here- http://www.gmrsweb.com/ > > > --- In [email protected], Preston Moore > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Anyone have any suggestions on an antenna for GMRS >> repeater use. This repeater will be at my residence >> and the antenna will be mounted on a 5-foot tripod on >> the roof. I have a DB-420 and was successful in >> getting it mounted, but I felt it was just slightly >> too heavy. I was afraid it would come down in a >> strong wind. >> >> Can I use just the top section of the DB-420 without >> changing the phasing harness? If not, can someone >> please suggest a decent antenna? >> >> Antenna tripod mount is at about the 40-foot level and >> height really does not matter. I have a $500 antenna >> budget. >> >> Thanks >> Preston Moore >>
