What base antenna to get? I have the A99 now...

[mr_fx]

What base antenna to get? I have the A99 now...

looking to upgrade, would like to spend under $200

ideas?

 

[mackmobile43]

Looking for a vertical of beam setup?

many out there under $200 as far as verticals.

 

[mr_fx]

Looking for a vertical of beam setup?

many out there under $200 as far as verticals.

sorry, vertical

 

[Black_Bart]

there is another thread where there is a horizontal full wave loop that looks inexpensive to build and he says it works quite well, i may build one similar and run it horizontal right below my A99, run both coax to a antenna switch then i can switch from horizontal (loop) to vertical (A99)

from what i hear horizontal antennas are quieter than vertical antennas

http://www.worldwidedx.com/cb-antennas/130572-outdoor-loop.html

 

[mackmobile43]

The Vector 4000 is an awesome vertical as is the Maco v5/8 and the make a version of that with a higher output limit the v5000.

 

[DJboutit]

I have heard great things about the Maco v5/8 or the v5000

 

[Robb]

The three best verticals out there -IMO- at this time are:

*Sirio Vector 4000 @ $150

*Sirio Gain-Master @ $185

*Imax 2000 @ $100

In that order . . .

 

[mackmobile43]

I have a Wolf .64 just sitting in my garage looking for a good home and an Imax 2000 but the shipping would be a bit.

 

[BOOTY MONSTER]

if you live in a area that get's much ice build up on antennas in the winter or high winds from big storms the vector 4000 may not be durable enough . you can home-brew one strong enough though . if money is tight a $60 workman 58 from palco will fill the bill .

http://www.palcoelectronics.com/p1005081.aspx

if you got deeper pockets you need to lighten or need a lot of bandwidth the gainmaster is getting lots of good comments .

 

[office888]

My Maco V58 has weathered two winters so far. Still functions flawlessly, zero problems.

 

[dgtr43]

I have a Wolf .64 just sitting in my garage looking for a good home and an Imax 2000 but the shipping would be a bit.

Do you want to sale that Wolf .64?

 

[dgtr43]

Do you want to sale this Wolf .64 antenna?

 

[mackmobile43]

Do you want to sale that Wolf .64?

have someone asking for it already so he's got first dibs.

 

[Needle Bender]

The three best verticals out there -IMO- at this time are:

*Sirio Vector 4000 @ $150

*Sirio Gain-Master @ $185

*Imax 2000 @ $100

In that order . . .

rob theres 4 and you forgot #2 and mixed up 1 and 3. #2 is the the penetrater for $150 but if your not runing more then 500 watts then #1 is the gainmaster. its the best for performance and dependability. it has awesome ears. better then my old i10k especially with european dx

1] gainmaster
2] penetrater
3] vector
4] imax

9] maco
50] a99:bdh: