On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 06:24:05 GMT, Ed
wrote:
sample info can be found at: http://www.grove-ent.com/ANT9.html

This is a case in point of specs-manship:
Designed for use with wide-frequency coverage VHF/UHF scanners
and receivers, the Diamond D130J Discone consists of 16 rugged,
stainless steel elements and is capable of transmitting up to 200
watts in the amateur 50, 144, 220, 432, 900, and 1200 MHz bands.

As a receiving antenna, the D130J is omni-directional for continuous
25-1000 MHz (and above) coverage. A base-loaded, vertical top
element is used as a low band (30-50 MHz) frequency extender.

In the 1200 MHz band (to which it will faithfully match), this antenna
is going on 4 or 5 wavelengths tall. This gives it strong gain -
STRAIGHT UP. If you want to work satellites overhead, great; if you
want to work a signal across town, deaf.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC