I'm ready to buy a Yaesu FT-857D (160-6m) & (2, 440). I been away from Ham
Radio for more than 20 years & would like opinions on what would be the
absolute best omni-directional antenna(s) to buy, for this rig? All opinions
welcomed. Thank you.

west
AF4GC

west wrote:
I'm ready to buy a Yaesu FT-857D (160-6m) & (2, 440). I been away from Ham
Radio for more than 20 years & would like opinions on what would be the
absolute best omni-directional antenna(s) to buy, for this rig? All opinions
welcomed. Thank you.


Ain't no such beast!


Anyhow, if you are looking for omni-directional, I guess you are
looking at a vertical antenna. Of course it is hard to call most
verticals "absolute best". If I had to have only one antenna, it would
be a dipole

What are you planning on doing, how much land do you have, and are you
under any restrictions? And are you going to buy or make?


- 73 de Mike KB3EIA -

If you have the room, a loop antenna is a very good bet. I have used dipoles
and verticals for many years. A neighbor moved in a few doors down and put
up a loop antenna. I went over and listened to the "quiet" It is a great
antenna if you are really irritated by QRN. He has only used this type of
antenna for 20 years since he tried it. I understand why. I have not yet put
up one, but will. It is winter here in North Dakota and not a good time for
antenna work.
Evrery other type of antenna works, but I just love the S/N ratio on a loop.

Michael
W0EZI
"west" wrote in message
.. .
I'm ready to buy a Yaesu FT-857D (160-6m) & (2, 440). I been away from
Ham
Radio for more than 20 years & would like opinions on what would be the
absolute best omni-directional antenna(s) to buy, for this rig? All
opinions
welcomed. Thank you.

west
AF4GC

"Michael" wrote in message
...
If you have the room, a loop antenna is a very good bet. I have used
dipoles
and verticals for many years. A neighbor moved in a few doors down and put
up a loop antenna. I went over and listened to the "quiet" It is a great
antenna if you are really irritated by QRN. He has only used this type of
antenna for 20 years since he tried it. I understand why. I have not yet
put
up one, but will. It is winter here in North Dakota and not a good time
for
antenna work.
Evrery other type of antenna works, but I just love the S/N ratio on a
loop.

Michael
W0EZI
"west" wrote in message
.. .
I'm ready to buy a Yaesu FT-857D (160-6m) & (2, 440). I been away from
Ham
Radio for more than 20 years & would like opinions on what would be the
absolute best omni-directional antenna(s) to buy, for this rig? All
opinions
welcomed. Thank you.

west
AF4GC

I agree about the reduction of QRN in a horizontally polarized vs.
vertically polarized antenna but what about the gain? I don't have the time
to build. I have some property, but not a large amount. Are there commercial
loop antennas available and I guess I should concentrate on HF & 6M and
worry about VHF/UHF later. Thoughts? Thanks again.

west