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| Author: | Rodentkj [ Tue May 07, 2013 8:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | 70cm handheld yagi antenna |
I'm looking to buy (not build) a handheld yagi tuned for the 70cm frequency to use for tracking. Arrow Antenna makes a decent 3,5 and 7 element antenna but for a good chunk of change. http://www.arrowantennas.com/arrowii/440-7ii.html I have to think there are other antennas like this being sold. Possibly for less $$$ Anyone have any suggestions? |
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| Author: | nickcarr [ Tue May 07, 2013 9:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 70cm handheld yagi antenna |
I have the Arrow 7-element antenna. It works quite well. |
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| Author: | Rodentkj [ Tue May 07, 2013 10:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 70cm handheld yagi antenna |
nickcarr wrote: I have the Arrow 7-element antenna. It works quite well. No doubt it works well. I've seen it used before. But 70 bucks is more than what I want to spend. |
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| Author: | nickcarr [ Tue May 07, 2013 11:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 70cm handheld yagi antenna |
Rodentkj wrote: No doubt it works well. I've seen it used before. But 70 bucks is more than what I want to spend. :? I don't get it -- so you know it works well but aren't willing to spend the cash for a quality product... but you are willing to spend $40 on a crappy, imitation product made in Burma...? If you're that cheap, then why not just build one from one of those metal tape measures. Should cost you about $10 in parts. Plans are all over the internet. |
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| Author: | Rodentkj [ Tue May 07, 2013 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 70cm handheld yagi antenna |
nickcarr wrote: I don't get it -- so you know it works well but aren't willing to spend the cash for a quality product... Yes, I am willing to spend cash for a quality product. The point of my thread is to reach out to members of this forum for other possible options OTHER than the Aarow brand antenna. nickcarr wrote: but you are willing to spend $40 on a crappy, imitation product made in Burma...? No, I'm not willing to pay for a crappy product. Again, I'm asking for suggestions from the members for a antenna that possibly as good but for less $$. nickcarr wrote: If you're that cheap, then why not just build one from one of those metal tape measures. Should cost you about $10 in parts. Plans are all over the internet. As I said, I'm not interested in building my own. |
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| Author: | nickcarr [ Tue May 07, 2013 12:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 70cm handheld yagi antenna |
Used one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Maxrad-Mode ... 4173032be1 New models: http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/a ... -1-3a.html |
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| Author: | Rodentkj [ Tue May 07, 2013 2:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 70cm handheld yagi antenna |
nickcarr wrote: Used one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Maxrad-Mode ... 4173032be1 New models: http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/a ... -1-3a.html Thanks. This gives me a few more options to look at. I'm fine with buying used. Attaching some type of handle to the end of a Yagi that is intended to be mounted to a pole could work I guess. |
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| Author: | nickcarr [ Tue May 07, 2013 3:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 70cm handheld yagi antenna |
Rodentkj wrote: Thanks. This gives me a few more options to look at. I'm fine with buying used. Attaching some type of handle to the end of a Yagi that is intended to be mounted to a pole could work I guess. Yeah the biggest problem is that most yagi's are $$$ so that's why I was giving you grief earlier. ;) For its performance, the Arrow is very reasonably priced. :) |
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