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Mayor513
Member
Username: Mayor513
Post Number: 90
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 12:37 am: | 
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--Hi, all. Can anyone tell me the difference between the above two antennas? I mean, what makes the V5/8's power handling different than the V5000? I am looking to upgrade my V5/8 to the higher power version, and if it's an easy fix, I will do it. Thanks. |
Dale
Intermediate Member
Username: Dale
Post Number: 390
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 8:51 am: |
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im only guessing but its probaly made out ofheavier mterials is my only guess.i dont think ya can do it ya self |
Marconi
Advanced Member
Username: Marconi
Post Number: 655
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 10:41 am: |
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From what I understand 513, the difference is the wire is heavier and maybe the SO-239 fitting is a bit better too. I don't know what else it could be that needs to be made stronger, so I believe you can do whatever it takes to make the difference.
Maybe somebody that has one can tell us for sure.
Are you planning to run more than 2000 watts? If not the V-58 should be fine just like it is. |
Airplane1
Advanced Member
Username: Airplane1
Post Number: 771
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 2:16 pm: |
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I understand they are idenical to each other except the connector and wire. someone on the forum did upgrade there`s, I think, if I am correct maybe they will see your post and chime in.
AP |
Mayor513
Member
Username: Mayor513
Post Number: 91
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 3:07 pm: |
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--Hi, Marconi. No, I probably won't ever run more than 2000 watts, but the V5/8 manual states that it is a 1200 watt antenna, though. I just wonder if Maco intentionally stated 1200 watts just to be safe? Will it handle 2000 safely, you think? I definitely won't run more than 1500 watts continuous, though, because the Bencher low pass filter I have inline is rated for 1500 watts continuous, 5000 watts peak. |
Kid_vicious
Senior Member
Username: Kid_vicious
Post Number: 1631
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 4:51 pm: |
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i dont know if this is the ONLY difference or not, but one difference is the SO-239 connector is upgraded to one with a different dielectric material that can take the power, and the wire going to the hoop is of a larger gauge.
i'll bet you could find a good brand SO-239 like amphenol, and upgrade the wire.
im not sure what the consensus is on this but i was thinking maybe a solid piece of copper wire, insulated, and like 4-6ga.
it would be rough to tune, but RF travels on the surface of the conductor so...
matt |
Road_warrior
Senior Member
Username: Road_warrior
Post Number: 1465
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 5:38 pm: |
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Get the Maco V5000 if your gonna run
more than 800 watts. |
Pogo12
Junior Member
Username: Pogo12
Post Number: 39
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 12:57 pm: |
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I run a maco 5/8(1200 watt model) and I just took out the small wire and replaced it with a peice of RG213 of the same lenght.It works fine. |
Beantown
Member
Username: Beantown
Post Number: 73
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 6:47 pm: |
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What's the difference? Look at the plastic insulator that the first piece of the antenna slides into. White, you have a V5000 Black and you have a V5/8th. Talking with Maco this is the only difference they would admit to. The V5000 insulator has a higher heat rating.
See ya,
Beantown CEF260 |
