[WSWSS] Re: [NWWSVHF] 2M beacon?

[Arthur Moe]

Bob,

Why not do both !!!!!! Put up both antennas and use a relay to automatically
switch between the two.  Don't know what rig or keying you are using, but
you should be able to figure out a way to switch the relay during the quite
period of the beacon. If you need a relay I can help you with a quality type
"N".


Art
KB7WW

Bob N7CZ wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I have a quick question regarding 2M beacons.
> 
> I am about to place a 2M beacon in operation  on 144.291.0MHz.
> 
> I would like opinions as to the antenna type.
> Halo vs. Beam.
> 
> or in other words.
> 
> Should I make this an Aurora beacon with a beam antenna pointed NE, or use
> an omni antenna like a HALO and make it a "general purpose" beacon?
> 
> The beacon will have 10W initially. I may add a 100W amp in the future.
> 
> The beacon will be located here on the front range of the Northern Rockies
> in DN47hl.
> 
> Thanks for your advice.
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob N7CZ
> 
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