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Stone66
New member
Username: Stone66
Post Number: 7
Registered: 7-2014
| | Posted on Monday, October 12, 2015 - 4:16 pm: | 
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Hey guys, I live in southern Wv (Logan) and I need to know what type of antenna would be best suited for this hilly area. I have a Maco v58 that I used for years in Albuquerque and I talked all over the U.S. and Canada with it. I'm thinking of going to a beam, Maco shooting star on a 70 ft. tower. I'll be running power (1.5kw) and talking on a Cobra 2000... Thoughts??? |
Charliebrown
Intermediate Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 464
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 8:39 pm: |
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Where are you mounting the antenna? roof top? on tope of mountain? If on top of a mountain 5/8 wave in valley 1/2 wave Some people have a tower on top of hill some in valley . |
Charliebrown
Intermediate Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 465
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 - 8:43 pm: |
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What is your handle or number you go by? What is the frequency you use the most? |
Stone66
New member
Username: Stone66
Post Number: 8
Registered: 7-2014
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 11:20 pm: |
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Sorry guys, I guess I left some stuff out... I have a Rohn 25G 60' tower and a MaCo V58. I'm a cb'er and go by Rollin Stone. I just don't know if I need to go to the added expense and hardware of a beam... |
Press_man
Advanced Member
Username: Press_man
Post Number: 888
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 3:27 pm: |
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Have you tried your V 5/8 at your new location? The take off angle should work.
My son moved out to Albuq. NM 3-4 yrs back. He seems to really like it after growing up in Florida.
73 Pressman
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Stone66
New member
Username: Stone66
Post Number: 9
Registered: 7-2014
| | Posted on Thursday, October 15, 2015 - 11:29 pm: |
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Haven't tried it yet... But that's what I'll do first. Who knows, maybe it'll make some DX noise. |
Tech833
Moderator
Username: Tech833
Post Number: 2334
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, October 16, 2015 - 1:42 am: |
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Since you said that you will be running 1500 watts, I have to assume you mean you will be on the 10m ham band.
In hilly terrain, horizontal polarization works much better than vertical polarization. Radio propagation on lowband using horizontal just "rolls" over hills so much better.
Your radio 'Mythbuster' since 1998
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Dale
Senior Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 2244
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 9:03 am: |
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i agree with tech 833. to add to that.a horizonal rotable dipole would be a good choice too. thats all provided your wanting better dx performance.
now if ya want better local range you may wanna try a sirio m400 starduster.imho id get the starduster for lacal chit chat and horizonal rotable dipole for dx have best of both worlds
dale/a.k.a.hotrod
cef426
cvc#64
454 [dx numbers]
38lsb
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Charliebrown
Intermediate Member
Username: Charliebrown
Post Number: 466
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 12:41 pm: |
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Stone 66 I have been into this hobby since I was about 11 year's old. that had been a very long time ago. I have tried many antenna's out. I have learned a lot on this forum. 833 is the best teacher. Now as for a beam---I wish I had went with a beam 50 year's ago. There is as much difference as day and night on the performance. I have a MACO 103c beam. I wish I had gotten a four element. I am going to try to buy a four element in December. Trust me you will love it for skip. By the way. I run my beam horizonta |
Wire_saber
Junior Member
Username: Wire_saber
Post Number: 26
Registered: 4-2015
| | Posted on Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 3:14 pm: |
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This is to echo Press Man's statement. The versatility of a V 5/8 should allow great performance in the topography of your new area. An H-yagi, at 70' high, with 1.5KW power, will make you 'king of the hill' (no pun intended) for DX purposes. Co$t will be higher, as you will need a rotor to scope all angles that are naturally covered by the omni V 5/8, plus you may partially lose local presence. A Gain Master from Sirio will serve you well for local and DX, but it will require only half of your available power. |
Stone66
Junior Member
Username: Stone66
Post Number: 10
Registered: 7-2014
| | Posted on Monday, October 19, 2015 - 12:39 am: |
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Done decided boys... MaCo Shooting Star... I have the time and resources to do it right and that's what I liked... Ol' Moonraker style. I know it's a dual, but that's ok. Thanks for all the info, You guys never disappoint,,, Rollin Stone |
