Answer by KD5QLN for Height and feedline loss tradeoff for VHF
Some possible solutions would be: Get better feedline, like LMR400 Get an LNA, this is a special amplifier that sits between your antenna and feedline and is powered by a supply at the other end of the...
View ArticleAnswer by Phil Frost - W8II for Height and feedline loss tradeoff for VHF
Usually, higher is better, assuming you are using coax that isn't exceptionally lossy. At VHF, this will be something other than the cheapest coax you can buy. Unfortunately, that's the most accurate...
View ArticleAnswer by BenSwayne for Height and feedline loss tradeoff for VHF
I'm not a feed line guru, but I'm not sure your question as its worded now has an academicly "correct" answer anyway as it's a matter of owner preference and local conditions. You should clarify what...
View ArticleHeight and feedline loss tradeoff for VHF
Currently my 2m antenna is about 3m above the ground inside, my HF antenna is connected to 30m (2db loss) coax and is about 12m up. Since the loss for 2m is a lot more when traveling down such a long...
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