Antenna coax cable question

[dice55]

I have added 10' of aluminum mast pole to my antenna, it puts my cable run to radio in almost the exact length as specified. I have looped the cable around the pole 4 times and ty-wrapped so it doesnt swing in the wind ( sort of like the stripe on a barber pole). Receiving has not been affected but I feel my transmission is weaker. My SWR is 1.1, I show full modulation. Can this b affecting it? Coax against alum?

 

[The DB]

I have added 10' of aluminum mast pole to my antenna, it puts my cable run to radio in almost the exact length as specified. I have looped the cable around the pole 4 times and ty-wrapped so it doesnt swing in the wind ( sort of like the stripe on a barber pole). Receiving has not been affected but I feel my transmission is weaker. My SWR is 1.1, I show full modulation. Can this b affecting it? Coax against alum?

Unlike ladder line, running coax near metal will not affect it at all.


The DB

 

[space cowboy]

you "feel" your transmission is weaker?

 

[dice55]

you "feel" your transmission is weaker?
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I'm not being received by others I've talked to before. So what I mean is would this effect my output signal strength ?

 

[Road Squawker]

I have added 10' of aluminum mast pole to my antenna, it puts my cable run to radio in almost the exact length as specified. ...

This is the part i don't understand

 

[222DBFL]

What is this specified length you speak of???

 

[dice55]

This is the part i don't understand

My Antenna closest antenna requirements say 59'

What is this specified length you speak of???

I put up a short Workman B100 about 20' high called for 59' of cable at the distance I used. I think my problem is its not a good transmitting antenna at 3' high evn on my 20' pole. My mistake maybe is not getting a desent base antenna

 

[Road Squawker]

...My mistake maybe is not getting a desent base antenna

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...57414/&usg=AFQjCNFIz63viz9PRLYojBYAjLeYsBFy9A
here is an old thread about that antenna

YMMV goodluck

 

[undertaker]

yep get an a99...

 

[dice55]

Yes, I see your points. Off to buy a new antenna A99 or similar. Thank you all

 

[Road Squawker]

Yes, I see your points. Off to buy a new antenna A99 or similar. Thank you all

Hey! Don't be in hurry,......... we have lots of different ideas about which antenna to buy.

... and the A-99 may not be at the top of the list

 

[dice55]

Ok, I'm open to all suggestions. I'm running a Cobra 29 LX w/ Astatic 636L mic on a 12v power supply. 60' of cable to a 20' aluminum mast off a 4' fence. Just clears the roof height. I'd like to stay under 150.00.

 

[AmericanEagle575]

Ok, I'm open to all suggestions. I'm running a Cobra 29 LX w/ Astatic 636L mic on a 12v power supply. 60' of cable to a 20' aluminum mast off a 4' fence. Just clears the roof height. I'd like to stay under 150.00.

Good evening sir, when I had a base setup in the mid 1990's I had a Galaxy Saturn booked up to a Antron 99 and it worked wonders and if I remember correctly the antenna itself was under 150.00 more like 99.00, it's a great antenna, simple to use and I know with mine I talked around the world with that antenna and 30 Watts, I would highly recommend it for the cost,just my 2 cents,hopefully it helps!!

 

[dice55]

Good evening sir, when I had a base setup in the mid 1990's I had a Galaxy Saturn booked up to a Antron 99 and it worked wonders and if I remember correctly the antenna itself was under 150.00 more like 99.00, it's a great antenna, simple to use and I know with mine I talked around the world with that antenna and 30 Watts, I would highly recommend it for the cost,just my 2 cents,hopefully it helps!!

Yes my price range too. I see that antenna has the option of 4 radials, do you remember if you had them attached or not? Thanks

 

[Road Squawker]

the real question is,.... who (where) local,.. Dx, do you want to talk to?