Radio is all about antennas! A good antenna makes all the difference between hearing the conversation or not and being heard or not!
Here are just some of the antennas we currently use:
(scroll down near the bottom to see our crazy tripod setup)
Backyard Tripod Antenna Base:
Ambient Weather EZ-NPP Tripod and Mast Assembly with Platform
Cinder blocks are a perfect fit to add weight.
Mast Extension Tubing:
Channel Master Heavy Duty TV Antenna Mast Pole Stackable with Swedged End
Don’t go too high! Only add/use two (2) per tripod.
VHF/UHF Base Antenna:
Comet CX-333 Tri-Band VHF UHF Base Antenna for 2m 1.25m 70cm
Gain & Wave:
– 2M: 6.5dBi
– 1.25M: 7.8dBi
– 70cm: 9.0dBi
VSWR: 1.5:1 or less
Max Power: 120 watts
Length: 10′ 4″
Weight: 3 lbs 8 oz
Connector: SO-239
Construction: Heavy-duty Fiberglass, 2 sections
The actual tripod antennas we used during the summer of 2020:
Disclaimer:
We have done our best to provide accurate information based on our testing and information we had available at the time.
The few products we link are not paid advertisements.
Gear we recommend has been tested by us and in some cases we have linked via a RadioFan.Club affiliate to help cover some of the costs to run and maintain this site.