While I have not used either of those exact antennas, I have used the Hustler G7 and one of the Diamond Dual Band antennas. We had the Hustler G7 up at 190 feet on a 2 meter repeater on a Cement Plant for nearly 20 years with no problem, other than damage one time due to a lightning strike - we had to replace one of the coils and the top radiator section. The G6 is similar construction to the G7 but quite a bit smaller. The Diamond I have had experience with is quite a bit lighter and does have the protected connector, which I like, but I doubt if it would have stood up to our use at the cement plant. I'd opt for the G6. Just make sure you use dielectric grease on all the joints, make sure they are all tight, and seal it good before you put it up.
On the LMR400 issue - the cost is certainly attractive and I know at least one radio dealer here using it on low power commercial and Public Safety repeaters without any problems (according to the dealer). If you already have the coax and don't mind replacing it if you have problems, You might it a try - but keep in mind that you might have to replace it if you have any problems with noise, IMD, or desense. You might get lucky. If you are only running 40 or 50 feet on 150 MHz, you aren't gaining much loss over standard RG8 style coax. 1/2" hardline would be the best choice - you might find a shop that has that much as a cut off or that has been taken out of service somewhere if you look around. 73 and good luck WB0SHN Dan --- In [email protected], "w2sxk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Goodafternoon, > > Me and a friend are putting up a secondary VHF repeater and have a > antenna question. Being we are on a budget but have looked at these 2 > antennas as options. > > Diamond F22A monoband base or the Husler G6-144B > > Any pros or cons to these antennas and which would you choose or you > have another option? > > Antenna will be mounted between 30-40' on multiuse rohn 45 tower fed > with LMR-400 and subjected to typical Northeast USA weather "North of > NYC". Ofcourse if money wasn't an issue, I would prompt for a more > durible antenna specifically suited for repeater use. We need to keep > antenna size down to less then 10' in length and cost down as well. > My choice was the Diamond F22A. It apears similiar in size and > construction to the X-200 dual band and I have not had any issues > with my current intallation. Any comments or suggestions??? > > > 73, > Steve - W2SXK > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
