[Repeater-Builder] Has any one used the DB-228?

2005-02-03 Thread russ
Hello All, Has any one used the Decibel Products model DB-228? I was thinkingof replacing my DB-224 on two meters in Ocean City NJ with one. I got a flyer two day in the mail and it shows 9 DBd omni or 12 DBd offset on two meters. WOW! Sincerely,Russ Stafford, W3CH Yahoo!

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Has any one used the DB-228?

2005-02-03 Thread Kevin Custer
russ wrote: Hello All, Has any one used the Decibel Products model DB-228? I was thinkingof replacing my DB-224 on two meters in Ocean City NJ with one. I got a flyer two day in the mail and it shows 9 DBd omni or 12 DBd offset on two meters. WOW! Hi Russ,

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2005-02-03 Thread Paul Finch
@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Has any one used the DB-228?russ wrote: Hello All, Has any one used the Decibel Products model DB-228? I was thinkingof replacing my DB-224 on two meters in Ocean City NJ with one. I got a flyer two day in the mail

[Repeater-Builder] Has any one used a DB-228

2005-02-03 Thread Joel Mele
Hi Russ: I have been using a DB-228 for over three years on 147.72/147.81. I agree with everyones comments, i.e. it is a very formidable antenna. It is worth the extra money and you will be satisfied. The DB-228 is actually two DB 224 with an additional phasing harness. Therefore

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Has any one used the DB-228?

2005-02-03 Thread Q
The RCC I worked for used two DB228's co-phased on our 500 foot tower at 480 feet for the VHF master recieve,handheld coverage to 32 miles! Had my 2 meter recieve on it until the end,unbelieveable! Just above that were two DB420's co-phased for the UHF master receive,also awesome! Both were

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Has any one used the DB-228?

2005-02-03 Thread CookTowersInc
Hello All, The DB-228 is aluminum. Open dipole 8 of them going up the mast. They are a monster of an antenna. It is about 41' tall at 147 MHz. It is made to go up a tower leg. Like I said a real monster but lot-O-gain. Yes they are 9 DBd or 12 DBd on two meters! One of the highest gain

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Has any one used a DB-228

2005-02-03 Thread albemarle7
Request for guidance on a DB228I have a DB228 antenna designed for 2 meters. Needed is the proper mounting hardware/ mounting instructionsand some technical info on it. A minor problem exists where the coax connects to the dipole elements set screws being rusty and about half require

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Has any one used a DB-228

2005-02-03 Thread CookTowersInc
Hi Gary and the list, I mite be able to help with your install we have done 4 of them and from the sounds of thing looks like we mite be doing number 5 . If you would like to call me at work between 08:00 and 17:00 eastern I would be glad to chat with you on how you can installed it. Some

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2005-02-03 Thread albemarle7
Dean, Thank you for the offer of installation help. I will give you a call tomorrow morning. Gary K2UQ Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:[EMAIL PROTECTED]