Hi guys, can anyone tell me what is the best antenna to use I have a pic of my current one I will be crossing the Simpson Desert in July and just need to be sure. Thanks Attachment 44844
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Hi guys, can anyone tell me what is the best antenna to use I have a pic of my current one I will be crossing the Simpson Desert in July and just need to be sure. Thanks Attachment 44844
The antenna you have is a Polar ground plain independent and should be a good antenna.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chefpatrol
You can remove the short whip on top and change it for a 3dB gain antenna when you want to transmit over a long distance on reasonably flat ground.
Did it come with a longer whip?
No it didn't. Thank you for your help.
That looks like a 3dBi whip on it to me. Get a higher gain whip and you'll have the best of both worlds depending on terrain. Short 3db for hills and 5-9db for flatQuote:
Originally Posted by TPC
That is a unity gain antenna on there.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucus30
There is a lot of confusion when referring to antenna gain as some will quote dBi figures which make the antenna sound like it has more gain.
Wont need the rod holders they might/will frown on them interstate
Not if they have a rod in them :).Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
they still threaten to fine me last year even with rods in them..think the cop was having a bad day...I asked where would I put my rods and she said that aint her problem but they aren't allowed out fornt,I even said if they went straight up I would hit every power line..13-15 foot rods.....still didn't care....Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
Mind you it was one cops out of about a dozen we had seen over a distance of about 10,000km.like I said having a bad day
Yeah mate I should have said 3dBi. Antennas should always be listed with the gain in dBi otherwise it doesn't make any senseQuote:
Originally Posted by TPC
Excuse my laziness