Quote Originally Posted by streaker69 View Post
Probably going to get a discone. Just haven't picked one up yet.
Cool. You probably know this already, but if not... diskcones have really low gain numbers. Like, almost unity. An RF amp will help offset line loss if it's a long run back to your radio (details).

Radio Shack sells a generic diskcone (product link), but like most it runs out of gas below 6M (50 MHz) and is a tad fragile. The upshot: easy to assemble, can pack into a tubular container and cheap. I'd have a look at more professional models (Diamond Discone D-130J comes to mind) since Rat Shack's has a SO-239 connector, which is a dead-giveaway they haven't a clue (or care about) return loss. The D-130 (product link) comes factory fitted with an N connector, which is *much* better suited to shorter wavelengths. The irony: there's $40 difference in price.

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