At 5/3/2008 11:44, you wrote: >At 08:44 AM 05/01/08, Ron Wright, N9EE wrote: > > > >(big chunk cut out) > > > >One other plus for > >folded dipole antennas, the fiberglass antennas are much more prone to > >become toothpicks with a lightning strike where a 224 will most likely > >survive. > >Plus in windy areas they need a top support to prevent >self-destructive flexing. >Yes. it will take some time to show up but it will happen eventually.
...and when it does the effects can be very hideous. I once had desense on my 2 meter repeater that was caused by a UHF RX antenna 6 feet away from my RX only antenna (both antennas were on top of the tower, where no TXing was allowed). The bad antenna was a commercial fiberglass omni, about 10 to 12 ft. long. Bob NO6B
