In reviewing several threads about antennas I am more confused than when I started. Bottom line is I need an antenna and am not sure what to use. What are others using? Are there wingtip mount options that work?
After trying several antennas, I finally sprung for a $65 Phantom Stealth 1440 (designed for 144mhz). It has a very small footprint - about 4"(l), 2"(w), and 2"(h).
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Scott,
Just trying to get the right antenna for my APRS the first time and wanted to ask a few questions about this antenna.
They are asking for a 40" diameter ground plane. I had intended to install on the belly and there is not 40 inches.
My Micro-Trac RTG tracker is on BO at the moment so I do not have it in hand to check the antenna connector, what type do I need?
This is going on a Mustang ll so the wingtip antenna is not an option. I have a comm antenna on the top of turtle deck and wanted this on the bottom to separate them. This ship sits pretty low to the ground so a regular whip if used, would need to be bent. Am I on the right track with this choice?
Thanks, Tim.
Just trying to get the right antenna for my APRS the first time and wanted to ask a few questions about this antenna.
They are asking for a 40" diameter ground plane. I had intended to install on the belly and there is not 40 inches.
I was not able to see how it mounts, can you shead any light on the subject. Does it just screw onto the mount (mentioned below) and you align it into the wind by tightening the mount in the correct orientation?
It is calling out a 3/4 permanant hole mount that is purchased separately. There are a lot of cable varieties for this mount, any reccomendations?
In reviewing several threads about antennas I am more confused than when I started. Bottom line is I need an antenna and am not sure what to use. What are others using? Are there wingtip mount options that work?