Dean,
Just talked to Wayne, the tech at Diamond. Turns out that he said static
buildup can zap the capacitors in the antenna... apparently, that is what has
happened... Have to return it to them so they can put heavier duty caps in the
thing.... Up the tower again......
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: Dean Nash
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 12:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Antenna
Ron,
Have you contacted Diamond's tech support on the 510? They claim that to
be the "heavy duty repeater version" and as such should make it good. I've had
pretty good luck with thier support systems on another antenna.
I have ordered a 510 for use on a 440 repeater trailer setup I'm building
so please let us know what your solution is. I'm only running 40 watts, but I
don't want something up there that has a history of failure.
73 de N4SHD
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From: rwjohn49 <skyw...@bellsouth.net>
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 11:49:27 AM
Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Repeater Antenna
Hey Folks,
I have two repeaters here on two and 440.... Problem is I have to run one
antenna for both...so, dual band antennas work fine...problem is even the heavy
duty version (x510) of Diamond and the best Comet have failed... Am running 70
watts on two and 60 watts on 440.... In each case the capacitors fail.....am
tired of climbing up the tower.... Any ideas on a better dual band that will
not fail.. Pulling my hair out.
ron
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