Loomis
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Also: If your going on 2 Meter you can do that on 5 watts to reach a local repeater. ARRL has a Repeater book, it lists them all in the U.S.1500 Watts PEP
If you need further go on 10 Meter or go CW.
Also: If your going on 2 Meter you can do that on 5 watts to reach a local repeater. ARRL has a Repeater book, it lists them all in the U.S.1500 Watts PEP
I can't imagine needing more than that unless I plan on contacting other planets....1500 Watts PEP
I can't imagine needing more than that unless I plan on contacting other planets....
Here is an antenna that was recommended to me since I have no yard, no balcony, and cannot put anything on the roof.
Falcon 5000 Watt 11 Meter Dipole
Glass vertical antenna?Hope you have a big house. They are pretty wide. I have a 10 Meter outside and it streatches wider than my house. Either that or go with a glass verticle antenna or an inside wip.
Glass vertical antenna?
That is a viable option!10 Meter dipole is 43 feet long overall.
You could look at this for 10 Meter. It's made for indoor.
http://www.walcottcb.com/firestik-iba5-indoor-cb-base-station-antenna-p-359.html
Oh ok. I know 2 meters are considerably shorterActually it's for a car windshield. It's for 2 Meter band. It's a short verticle antenna.
That is a viable option!
I will have to measure my attic to see if the other one would fit.
Are you familiar with Sirio Antennas? I have always been a Wilson user, in fact I have a Wilson Lil Wil, 1000 (Magnet Mount), and I just ordered a Wilson 5000 (Magnet Mount) to go along with my Galaxy DX 99V2. Now I am hearing good things about this Sirio Performer 5000 PL Antenna.
Thanks for the info!Look up reviews on Amazon. You may have to use a ground plane. A metal plate under it.
Here is a video of the radio I just got.Actually it's for a car windshield. It's for 2 Meter band. It's a short verticle antenna.
Yes I do. I just picked up a Yaesu FT-60R. It operates on both 2 meter, and 70 cm using repeaters, and the win system.We have them in the trucks, and are getting one for the ranch, but limited range. We don't really use them much now, with cell phones and all, but I imagine that would change real quick in a real SHTF scenario. I really want to get my HAM license. Did you know they have small portable handheld HAMs for under $100 these days? (ones that can compete with much more pricey home units).
Yes I do. I just picked up a Yaesu FT-60R. It operates on both 2 meter, and 70 cm using repeaters, and the win system.
I am currently taking a class to get my Ham license.
This is the base antenna I have for my home cb .http://www.amazon.com/Solarcon--99-Base-Station-Antenna/dp/B0017J7NQ2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1392927750&sr=1-1&keywords=a 99 antenna . It reaches pretty far considering my home is lower than most of the surrounding area . I can still get about 6 miles .
A gimmick? it isn't by any manufacturer.Nobody uses the Win system,.
It was just a gimmick to compete with other manufacturers - Yaesu had the WIRES, Icom = D Star. etc...
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