Thanks Jim...Just starting in the hobby so I'm sure I will go through some
different types of equipment.

"Drink" wrote in message
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I second the notion for a Radio Shack discone antenna. It's just what
you're asking for unless you want directivity & gain to focus on areas.
In
that case, I recommend a log-periodic dipole for VHF/UHF.
In the latter case, it depends on your geographic position and
interests.
If you're in the burbs and interests lay in the town 10 miles away, then
you'd turn the LPD array toward town at it'd be better. Just food for
thought.
Maybe if you're very serious, you could eventually put both in the
attic.
An antenna switch and a rotator... Bam! The best of both worlds.
o_o_o_o
Best Regards, /| ,[_____],
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