[EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
Our solution was to add radials from a junk Stationmaster at the base of the antenna itself, a few inches below the 'loading' coil. Made a HUGE difference, even in a non-duplex app.
