----- Original Message -----

From: wireless.radio

To: LPFM_Radio@...

Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 11:47 AM

Subject: [LPFM] Re: Purchasing dipole antenna for LPFM

Hi-Tec (Christchurch) antennas are the way to go, I install them in
commercial environments, repeater sites etc.
Spend the extra money and get a commercial series antenna with fitted
balun and a tail of around 30 metres of RG-8.
Length of coax is irrelevant unless you are talking runs of 100 metres
plus.

The two most important things in your system are the transmitter and
the antenna, everything else is secondary, so these are where the
money should be spent.
Nothing will let you down more however than a cheap antenna system.

With a commercial antenna you will not have to be spending time
adjusting it, maintaining it etc.

--- In LPFM_Radio@yahoogroups.com.au, "Steve Jepson"
<steve.jepson@...> wrote:
>
> Where are you located Callum ?
> then I can give you a few ideas
>
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Callum Thomas
> To: LPFM_Radio@yahoogroups.com.au
> Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 5:46 PM
> Subject: [LPFM] Purchasing dipole antenna for LPFM
>
>
> I'm in the market for a dipole antenna suitible for an LPFM station.
>
> I've had a few quotes - which all seem to be around the same
dollar mark - however I'm not sure how to choose. Are there particular
things that I should be asking about and comparing - materials,
technical specifications etc.
>
> It would be great to hear from anyone who's been down this path
before and could pass on a few quick words of wisdom.
>
> Thanks
> Callum
>