Splitting the signal
 

Hi....Im new to ham Radio and have an all-band discone on my roof that
I use for my scanner. I also will use this antenna to transmit with my
ham radio. So far, it works OK for the transmissions.
Lead in line is 50ft of LMR-400 with 'N' connectors. My question is,
Can I split the line for 2 locations? I like to listen to my scanner
in my back yard and transmit with the Radio but I also would like to
have a line indoors when the weather isnt great. Can I add a splitter
and run a new line indoors ?
Or, should I have a dedicated line to run inside? Thank You for any
responses....Mike

Splitting the signal
 

"Mike" wrote in message
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Hi....Im new to ham Radio and have an all-band discone on my roof that
I use for my scanner. I also will use this antenna to transmit with my
ham radio. So far, it works OK for the transmissions.
Lead in line is 50ft of LMR-400 with 'N' connectors. My question is,
Can I split the line for 2 locations? I like to listen to my scanner
in my back yard and transmit with the Radio but I also would like to
have a line indoors when the weather isnt great. Can I add a splitter
and run a new line indoors ?
Or, should I have a dedicated line to run inside? Thank You for any
responses....Mike

If it's 2 meter or higher in frequency, no splitter. When there is bad
weather disconnect one cable, and connect the indoor antenna (cable and
connector).

HJ

Splitting the signal
 

Mike wrote:
Hi....Im new to ham Radio and have an all-band discone on my roof that
I use for my scanner. I also will use this antenna to transmit with my
ham radio. So far, it works OK for the transmissions.
Lead in line is 50ft of LMR-400 with 'N' connectors. My question is,
Can I split the line for 2 locations? I like to listen to my scanner
in my back yard and transmit with the Radio but I also would like to
have a line indoors when the weather isnt great. Can I add a splitter
and run a new line indoors ?
Or, should I have a dedicated line to run inside? Thank You for any
responses....Mike

mike, i would use an antenna switcher, use both radios on one antenna,
you don't want rf going to the scanner from the ham rig anyways, bad
weather? as said before, switch to a n indoor antenna and be safe