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From: parnass@ihu1h.UUCP (Bob Parnass, AJ9S)
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: Re: 2m Base Antennas (Hustler G6-144, Ringo AR-2)
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Date: Wed, 29-Jan-86 09:48:58 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 29 09:48:58 1986
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> ... 2 meter base antennas ........  Which one do you
> use, how does it get out, which ones have you used and hated??


     I have two	types of 2 meter vertically polarized, omni-
     directional antennas:

       1.  Cushcraft  AR-2:  the  original  Ringo  (not	 the
	   Ranger).   This  antenna  works better than a 1/4
	   wave	ground plane, but not  by  much.   The	real
	   advantage  is  its small size and its transporta-
	   bility.  I've used Ringos on	towers,	on  porches,
	   in  attics,	and  in	 dorm  rooms.	If  I recall
	   correctly, the coax	connector  needs  a  healthy
	   amount  of  weatherproofing,	as its center pin is
	   exposed.

       2.  Hustler G6-144: originally advertised by Newtron-
	   ics	as  the	 "Master  Gainer", and discounted to
	   $69.	 Built very, very well - more like a commer-
	   cial	 grade	antenna.  Spray	it with	Krylon (tm),
	   and this antenna outlast  its  owner.   Stainless
	   steel  hardware.   I	 don't	remember  any  self-
	   tapping  sheet  metal  screws  (ala	 Cushcraft),
	   rather  high	 quality  hose clamps.	Thick, solid
	   radials and machined	aluminum base.	 Performance
	   much	better than the	Ringo, but 10' tall.

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