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JohnC
Hi,
In reply to some of the points raised above.
Regular coax would not be the cheap crappy coax, however that maybe an error on my part not specifying the type.
At the frequency given, the number of elements will have more of an effect than the boom length, however as a radio ham myself this is just as interesting a discussions as HIFi cables.
A more simple solution for the OP might be to find out where his local radio club is, when and where they meet, go along and have a chat, radio hams have a long record of helping people out with issues like this, you never know he might end up liking the hobby and becoming one.
I would agree that making a DIY antenna is a great idea, radio hams have been doing this for years, and often getting better results than mega expensive professional made antennas.
The most important part when placing an antenna outside is that the feedpoint, where the coax is connected to the antenna, is made fully waterproof, if done correctly the joint will remain watertight for many years, 10 to 20 years is not uncommon.
Cheers
John
In reply to some of the points raised above.
Regular coax would not be the cheap crappy coax, however that maybe an error on my part not specifying the type.
At the frequency given, the number of elements will have more of an effect than the boom length, however as a radio ham myself this is just as interesting a discussions as HIFi cables.
A more simple solution for the OP might be to find out where his local radio club is, when and where they meet, go along and have a chat, radio hams have a long record of helping people out with issues like this, you never know he might end up liking the hobby and becoming one.
I would agree that making a DIY antenna is a great idea, radio hams have been doing this for years, and often getting better results than mega expensive professional made antennas.
The most important part when placing an antenna outside is that the feedpoint, where the coax is connected to the antenna, is made fully waterproof, if done correctly the joint will remain watertight for many years, 10 to 20 years is not uncommon.
Cheers
John