If either takes a lightning strike the fiberglass will explode. I have had that happen with both. Check into Tram antennas. they seem electrically and mechanically similar to the diamond but are a lot cheaper! WB5OXQ
----- Original Message ----- From: w2sxk To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 25, 2008 3:43 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question for the forum. 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]
