Thanks Dave, I have seen several models like this. The Antenna Factory, Diamond, Comet, Austin, and others sell what looks like the same antenna. Not to say that these antennas are no sturdy, but I have to considered survivability a major factor. The Tampa Bay area of Florida is considered the lightning capital of the United States. The other concern and in no particular order of concern is the fact that we are close to the Gulf of Mexico which has been know to be a breading ground for those pesky hurricanes. Somehow I am looking for something just a little more durable or that at least has the PERCEPTION of durability. And that probably means spending a good deal more for an antenna. Lastly, I would not be able to add an overheard support since this is not a tower side location rather a roof top install. This may eliminate some other models which have noted problems in high winds. - Mike
From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Struebel Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 7:52 AM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re:Looking for 220 Repeater Antenna If you go to this site on the Repeater Builder web page there is a very nice and inexpensive fiberglass antenna for 220 MHz. I'm running one on my repeater without issues. Antenna is made by Tram. http://www.repeater-builder.com/products/220antennas.html 73 Dave WB2FTX ----- Original Message ----- From: Roger White <mailto:rwhitete...@verizon.net> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 6:43 AM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re:Looking for 220 Repeater Antenna I ordered a dB224JJ from Hutton Communications a number of years ago. It sounded like they had not built one in quite awhile, but they did build one for our club at Texas Instruments. I remember it took a number of months do the antenna, indicating it was not in stock at the time of the order. It was not cheap, in the $500 to 700 range. I would call them and see if they would do a special. www.huttononline.com 2520 Marsh Ln Carrollton, Texas 75006 972 417-0100 Roger W5RDW Murphy, Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim and Janet <mailto:kb2...@gmail.com> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 10:19 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re:Looking for 220 Repeater Antenna We are currently using a G7-220 on our repeater. We did have problems with the first one we put in the air. The current one is also supported near the top with a standoff to help stabilize it. We too have been in search of a better antenna for this band. The DB224-JJ is difficult at best to find used. They and most other commercial manufacturers no longer supply them. The ones that do are priced at well over $1000. If anyone has a good one to sell please let me know. Maybe if we could get a order of several at one time we could convince them to do a production run for us as long as the price is reasonable. Tim N4CKV repeater ----- Original Message ----- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 9:38 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Digest Number 6746[1 Attachment] <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder;_ylc=X3oDMTJjbXUwbWdlBF9TAzk 3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEwNDE2OARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjMxMDgEc2VjA2hkcgRzbGsDaHBoBHN 0aW1lAzEyNDM5MTAzMjQ-> Repeater Builder Re: <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/message/91793;_ylc=X3oDMTJxZ Gg3OGo0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzEwNDE2OARncnBzcElkAzE3MDUwNjMxMDgEbXNnSWQDO TE3OTMEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTI0MzkxMDMyNA--> Looking for 220 Repeater Antenna Posted by: "James Adkins" adkins.ja...@gmail.com <mailto:adkins.ja...@gmail.com?subject=%20re%3a%20looking%20for%20220%20repe ater%20Antenna> kb0nhx <http://profiles.yahoo.com/kb0nhx> Mon Jun 1, 2009 9:27 am (PDT) If you can find an Andrew DB224-JJ for the 220 ham band, that'd be ideal on the used market. Our club is using another discontinued Andrew product, a DB-573-EE. It's a 3 dB fiberglass omni. It's spec'd for 217-222 MHz, but we use it for 222.680 receive and 224.280 for TX and it sweeps and works fine. See www.nixahams.net and click on the "repeaters" link on the left for more info. 73, James Adkins, KB0NHX Error! Filename not specified. _____ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.50/2150 - Release Date: 06/02/09 06:47:00 __________ NOD32 4122 (20090602) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
