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| Author: | Backbeat40 [ Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Ferret 8 Antenna |
Anybody use one? Know of them? http://www.scannermaster.com/Ferret_8_B ... 540706.htm |
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| Author: | Rich [ Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ferret 8 Antenna |
A little pricey when you consider that its nothing more than a trapped dipole. They are also known for being poor performers on low-band. I'd rather spend $100 on a Diamond D-130J than $300 for a Ferret 8. |
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| Author: | icom1020 [ Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ferret 8 Antenna |
Scantenna might work too for 50 bucks but it has tv type elements which can be flimsy. Marginal to ok on 800, but better in the VHF hi/lo as it's longest elements are 6' or so. |
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| Author: | Wilrobnson [ Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ferret 8 Antenna |
Agreed with Rich. I had the Ferret at one point, and ended up dumping it after a small mishap. I'd drop the money into a discone, either the Diamond or similar. I personally had great luck with a VHF/UHF milsurp discone, adding a 10-meter whip to the top for increased low band coverage. Added to that install a yagi (thanks Marcus!) with an antenna rotator, and I was in business. Don't bother with the Scantenna. I had one for less than a month; it was a craptacular pile of steaming dung. |
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| Author: | nickcarr [ Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ferret 8 Antenna |
It weighs 30lbs!??! |
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