High Sierra Screwdriver

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NotMe

2007-05-10 01:13:06 UTC

Can anyone comment on the performance of the High Sierra HS-1800/Pro antenna
used as a base antenna? Due to my area/neighbors, etc..., this is probably
the route I'm going to go.

I'm just curious if anyone has any experience using this antenna for their
home and it's performance as such.

Thanks!

nx7u

2007-05-10 04:48:37 UTC

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Post by NotMe
Can anyone comment on the performance of the High Sierra HS-1800/Pro antenna
used as a base antenna? Due to my area/neighbors, etc..., this is probably
the route I'm going to go.
I'm just curious if anyone has any experience using this antenna for their
home and it's performance as such.
Thanks!

Works fine for me. Throw down as much radial wire as you can get away
with.

John

2007-05-11 00:19:07 UTC

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I bought one for mobiling, but circumstances have changed.
If I were to use it for a base antenna, would I have to remove the
inductor/coil which is connected to earth at the base of the bracket?

VK2KCE

"nx7u" <***@cox.net> wrote in message news:***@h2g2000hsg.googlegroups.com...
: On May 9, 6:13 pm, "NotMe" <***@Oops.edu> wrote:
: > Can anyone comment on the performance of the High Sierra HS-1800/Pro
antenna
: > used as a base antenna? Due to my area/neighbors, etc..., this is
probably
: > the route I'm going to go.
: >
: > I'm just curious if anyone has any experience using this antenna for
their
: > home and it's performance as such.
: >
: > Thanks!
:
:
: Works fine for me. Throw down as much radial wire as you can get away
: with.
:

nx7u

2007-05-11 23:56:29 UTC

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Depends. The coil is there for the relatively low input resistance on
80m, and to a lesser extent on 40m. If you have a lot of ground loss,
you may find that you don't need the coil. If you have an excellent
ground plane, you will need it to get a reasonable VSWR on 80m and
40m. Consider it a figure-of-merit to have to have the coil!

Post by John
I bought one for mobiling, but circumstances have changed.
If I were to use it for a base antenna, would I have to remove the
inductor/coil which is connected to earth at the base of the bracket?
VK2KCE

Butch Magee

2007-05-11 00:20:58 UTC

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I think you would be far better off to get the Hi-Q.

Butch KF5DE

NotMe

2007-05-11 02:32:16 UTC

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Post by Butch Magee

Post by NotMe
Can anyone comment on the performance of the High Sierra HS-1800/Pro
antenna used as a base antenna? Due to my area/neighbors, etc..., this
is probably the route I'm going to go.
I'm just curious if anyone has any experience using this antenna for
their home and it's performance as such.
Thanks!

I think you would be far better off to get the Hi-Q.
Butch KF5DE

Who makes the "Hi-Q"?

Jimmie D

2007-05-11 18:44:18 UTC

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Post by NotMe

Post by Butch Magee

Post by NotMe
Can anyone comment on the performance of the High Sierra HS-1800/Pro
antenna used as a base antenna? Due to my area/neighbors, etc..., this
is probably the route I'm going to go.
I'm just curious if anyone has any experience using this antenna for
their home and it's performance as such.
Thanks!

I think you would be far better off to get the Hi-Q.
Butch KF5DE

Who makes the "Hi-Q"?

You may want to try replacing the whip with a longer one if you are going to
use it as a base station.

Jimmie

nx7u

2007-05-11 23:58:28 UTC

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And even better if you can extend the lower section (~2" diameter
tube). More metal=better, but more metal underneath the coil=mo'
better.

Post by Jimmie D
You may want to try replacing the whip with a longer one if you are going to
use it as a base station.
Jimmie

nx7u

2007-05-11 23:57:26 UTC

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I had both. Stuck with the High Sierra. The Hi-Q is *such* a pain to
mount to anything.