Hi folks,
I have an IC-R2 and mainly monitor the local VKI channel. I primarily bought
the scanner for aircraft but with its own antenna it not too flash. I was thinking of making an antenna for use at home. Does anyone have any ideas
as to the best design? I'd also like to monitor some trans-oceanic HF aircraft traffic and while I can recieve on those frequencies the antenna obviously isn't sufficient for the job. I put up a long-wire antenna (diagonally across my property) from a AN/PRC-64A, but that didn't really make much difference.
Your comments would be appreciated
Cheers,
Dan
Home-built antenna
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Re: Home-built antenna
Hi Dan.
One thing with HF long wire antennas is that they need a good earth to work well. I use a a secure connection to a cold water pipe.
I've had no problems with wire dipole and long wire antennas for receving and transmitting.
I reckon the scantenna from mobileone.com.au is a good base antenna that will cover VHF aircraft well. If you're too far away from an airport, you'll hear the aircraft but not the control tower![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
One thing with HF long wire antennas is that they need a good earth to work well. I use a a secure connection to a cold water pipe.
I've had no problems with wire dipole and long wire antennas for receving and transmitting.
I reckon the scantenna from mobileone.com.au is a good base antenna that will cover VHF aircraft well. If you're too far away from an airport, you'll hear the aircraft but not the control tower
![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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