Bob... wrote:
>
> At 10/1/2008 07:20, you wrote:
> >I have had good luck with 222 MHz Ringo Ranger. It is a little heavier
> >construction and has a reasonably flat pattern.
>
> I don't recommend the Ringo Ranger for any duplex application. The
gain is
> overstated & they have feedline decoupling issues. Even if you use the
> "II" version with decoupling radials, you'd have to use RG-214 or
hardline
> between the main antenna & radials in order to avoid desense caused by
> eventual oxidation of the shield braid.
>
> Bob NO6B
>
The solution? GET A REAL Antenna. One with copper or brass elements.
