Re: RE: [Repeater-Builder] antenna question

2008-05-01 Thread Ron Wright
Paul, I know this DB224 was prepared for the weather. I was not the one who did it, but know the person who did and he is very particular. He has same problem with other exposed dipole antennas close to the gulf. I will check to see what coating he used. I did see him prepare a DB224 for

Re: RE: [Repeater-Builder] antenna question

2008-05-01 Thread Ron Wright
Paul, I talked with my friend about the DB224. He said as you did. When you get it you have to tighten the hardware. Some was more than finger loose. This is for all antennas, but more for DB Products. He has used the Scotchkote. He likes it, but noted lasted only 3-5 years. He has

Re: RE: [Repeater-Builder] antenna question

2008-05-01 Thread NORM KNAPP
Have you considered a DB-264E? 73 de N5NPO Norm - Original Message - From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu May 01 18:43:03 2008 Subject: Re: RE: [Repeater-Builder] antenna

RE: RE: [Repeater-Builder] antenna question

2008-05-01 Thread Yahoo
Subject: Re: RE: [Repeater-Builder] antenna question Paul, I talked with my friend about the DB224. He said as you did. When you get it you have to tighten the hardware. Some was more than finger loose. This is for all antennas, but more for DB Products. He has used the Scotchkote. He likes

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] antenna question

2008-05-01 Thread Ron Wright
Nate, My problem is not the harness, but the exposed dipoles. 73, ron, n9ee/r From: Nate Duehr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/05/01 Thu PM 07:00:56 CDT To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] antenna question Ron Wright wrote: I'm giving myself

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question

2008-03-25 Thread Ron Wright
There is a DB224 with internal harness. Not made for Ham band, but for 150-160, etc. 73, ron, n9ee/r From: Larry Wagoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/24 Mon PM 05:41:52 CDT To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question At 05:37 PM

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question

2008-03-25 Thread Chuck Kelsey
7:57 AM Subject: Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question There is a DB224 with internal harness. Not made for Ham band, but for 150-160, etc. 73, ron, n9ee/r From: Larry Wagoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/24 Mon PM 05:41:52 CDT To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

Re: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Antenna question

2008-03-25 Thread Larry Wagoner
At 10:07 AM 3/25/2008, you wrote: Maybe that's what he has, even though he said it wasn't a DB products. But he said antenna rod, not tubing. Was that particular model made with rod? Chuck - have been told by someone else that it is a Sinclair. I can find no tag or ID on it that tells me that