[Skimmertalk] Recommendations for a good, small active antenna for the RBN

[N4ZR]

I'm looking for ideas for an antenna that can be used with the new 
16-bit Red Pitaya on the RBN, and, most importantly, can survive truly 
severe cold weather and wind at a polar location.  I had hoped that the 
PA0RDT "mini-whip" might do the trick, but so far I have not been able 
to get one to receive well at all, and have read recently on the web 
that a reputable expert says it really should not, from the standpoint 
of antenna theory.

So the question is, can anyone suggest an alternative?  It needs to be 
operable within 2-3 meters above the roof of a metal building, and 
absolutely bulletproof.

Thanks in advance.

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73, Pete N4ZR
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