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September 10th 05, 06:56 PM

On 10 Sep 2005 10:42:15 -0700, wrote:

I tried an existing omni antenna
that is aboout 30" long and a long cable and the signal was
nonexistant. With the short cable and that same antenna I was using, I
got some hotspots tuned in.

Hi Peter,

This 30" antenna is easily ten times too long. It will be very
directional, and only if you point it (like a rapier) towards the
transmitter. As it stands, your favored direction is straight up.
This, of course, is strictly counter to your stated desire for "omni."

Take a cue from the products offered for this class of communication.
Their antennas are short for reasons that go beyond aesthetics. Take
heart that you are on the right path. Antenna height (distance above
you, not length) is always an advantage.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC