Thread: Whip on portable vs Dipole Gain for 2m or 70cm
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Old December 12th 07, 04:54 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Cecil Moore[_2_] Cecil Moore[_2_] is offline
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Default Whip on portable vs Dipole Gain for 2m or 70cm
Richard Clark wrote:
All such valuations vary a lot with height. With enough height, you
could use a rubber ducky anywhere.

The ducky that came with my DJ-580 was an abomination.
I replaced it with a long Diamond ducky and a Tiger
Tail and gained about 6 dB if memory serves me right.
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73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com
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