[Towertalk] Re: [Antennas] Comparison!!

[Sherman Leifer]

I would just like to thank everyone who had replied to my question.

As I thought the Celwave Super Stationmaster appears to be the winner.  The 
model is the PD620, which is the heavy duty version of the two 
"Stationmaster" antennas Celwave manufacturers.

My plans are to put one at the top of my 110 foot rotation tower (see 
http://www.w2fla.com) .  With the property at over 2000 feet above sea 
level on top of this mountain, it should work gang busters.  I am also 
going two install (2) Cubex 8 element 2 meter quads (vertically stacked) at 
the 80-90 foot mark for pin point communications.  Of course I will use all 
hard line and a switch box on the tower to switch between antennas.  The 
hard line is necessary since the tower is 300 feet behind the house.  So 
any of you guys in VK or ZL land make sure you listen for me on 146.52 very 
soon.

Again, thanks to all who gave me their opinion.

73
Sherman
W2FLA
Formally W4FLA








At 07:28 PM 7/13/02 -0700, you wrote:
>Sherman,
>
>A proper answer to your question must consider WHICH "Super Stationmaster"
>antenna you are comparing to the DB616.  If the choice was between the DB616
>and the PD220-2 Super Stationmaster, I would choose the DB616.  But, if the
>choice was between the DB616 and the PD620-2 Super Stationmaster, I would
>choose the PD620-2.
>
>The Celwave catalog identifies both the PD220 and the PD620 series antennas as
>"Super Stationmaster" but notes that the PD620 series is an "extra-rugged"
>version of the PD220.  Among the differences are a 3.5 inch base diameter
>versus 2.75 inches, and the fiberglass radome is thicker, larger, and much
>stronger.  It's also VERY expensive!  Choose wisely...
>
>73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
>
>Sherman Leifer wrote:
>
> > Does anyone out there have experience with the following antennas and can
> > give me their opinion of both for repeater and base use.
> >
> > Celwave Super Stationmaster
> > DB Products Model DB616
> >
> > Both are for two meters and appear to have similar specifications.  I am
> > looking for an opinion as to which one will stand up better to lighting and
> > harsh winter weather with lots of wind and possible ice.
> >
> > Thanks Much!!
> >
> > Sherman
> > W2FLA
> >
> > Web sites owned and operated by M&S Computer
> >
> > http://www.mscomputer.com             Your "one" stop for all your Computer
> > Needs.
> > http://www.servers4networks.com      The only place to go for a Network
> > File Server Computer System.
> > http://www.tonerrefill.com                  Save $$$$$$ on all HP Laser
> > Toner Cartridges.
> > http://www.wirelessweatherstation.com Fantastic  Wireless Weather Station
> > Only $399.95
> > http://www.towerdepot.com               The best 20-100 foot Self
> > Supporting Communications Tower.
> > http://www.usaleatherjacket.com         Leather Jacket with USA on sleeves
> > and USA Flag on back!
> >
> > Phone:                  800-333-9041 (USA Only)
> > Phone:                    973-263-9041
> > Fax:                        973-316-0653
> > Technical Support: 973-299-1000
> >
> > --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts ---
> > multipart/alternative
> >   text/plain (text body -- kept)
> >   text/html
> > The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML
> > or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed.
> > Please post in Plain-Text only.---
> > - - -
> >
> > Your moderator for this list is:
> > Larry Wilson KE1HZ antennas-owner@mailman.qth.net
> > _______________________________________________
> > Antennas mailing list
> > Antennas@mailman.qth.net
> > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/antennas
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>Self Supporting Towers, Wireless Weather Stations, see web site: 
>http://www.mscomputer.com
>Call 888-333-9041 to place your order, mention you saw this ad and take an 
>additional 5 percent off
>any weather station price.
>_______________________________________________
>Towertalk mailing list
>Towertalk@contesting.com
>http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk



Web sites owned and operated by M&S Computer

http://www.mscomputer.com             Your "one" stop for all your Computer 
Needs.
http://www.servers4networks.com      The only place to go for a Network 
File Server Computer System.
http://www.tonerrefill.com                  Save $$$$$$ on all HP Laser 
Toner Cartridges.
http://www.wirelessweatherstation.com Fantastic  Wireless Weather Station 
Only $399.95
http://www.towerdepot.com               The best 20-100 foot Self 
Supporting Communications Tower.
http://www.usaleatherjacket.com         Leather Jacket with USA on sleeves 
and USA Flag on back!

Phone:                  800-333-9041 (USA Only)
Phone:                    973-263-9041
Fax:                        973-316-0653
Technical Support: 973-299-1000 

--- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts ---
multipart/alternative
  text/plain (text body -- kept)
  text/html
---