A Ringo (not the Ranger) is an end-fed half wave -- the same antenna as a Jpole. If you want a rugged inexpensive decent antenna, build a copper pipe Jpole. Many plans are on the net. I've built several from the Copper Cactus web site.
Works great, lasts a long time. Mike/W5JR ---[Original Message]--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Jun 24, 2008 11:51:46 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Reasonably low wind load antenna You know, a Ringo only has metal-to-metal joints so it can be fit in a small box for shipping. It's not a bad performing antenna for its size otherwise, and would be great where low wind load is required. I wonder if someone with the right materials and heliarc welding skills couldn't clone a joint-less, clamp-less version which would be suitable for full duplex? 73, Paul, AE4KR ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Reasonably low wind load antenna At 6/24/2008 09:57, you wrote: >No, I was referring to whoever suggested a Ringo Ranger for repeater use. >Ernie >W6KAP Ahh yes, I think we can all agree that a Ringo Ranger isn't a suitable repeater antenna. Unfortunately, it was all I had back in my early days for my 2 meter base station. The Comet, Diamond & less expensive knock-offs didn't exist back then. I tried building a StationMaster out of RG-8, but I could never get known-good plans for one (this was even before the days of dial-up BBSs). Bob NO6B
