The Antennex FG4605 for this application will be the best bang for the buck. This antenna is very durable and will withstand the abuse a 300 ft tower produces in rough enviroments. As stationmaster's get the crakles after a few years of service from not being secured to side of tower. Call your local two-way radio shop for a price. I think they are about 225.00-245.00 via tessco. Also remember to feed the antenna with quality hardline like andrews 7/8 for longer runs. Dipoles are great but sounds like access to the tower is very limited if a antenna repair is needed. Also make sure the antenna system is grounded and has lighting protection. These days insursance providers look for these types on items.
Ryan n3ssl --- In [email protected], "Eric Lemmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Jed, > > You really can't go wrong with a Decibel Products (Andrew) DB-404, for less > than $400. It has great durability, and its coverage pattern is very > uniform. It is a dual-dipole antenna that can be set for omni or elliptical > pattern. > > 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jed Barton > Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 6:48 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] antennas for gmrs repeater > > Hey guys, > Any opinions on an antenna for a gmrs repeater? It won't be going on > a 300 foot tower, but it will be on the top of a hospital. > I would rather not get a station master, but something that could > withstand a little weather. > Any ideas on the biggest bang for the buck? > > Thanks, > Jed >
