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rmds2000:
Hi

I am thinging of getting the AirNav VHF Airband 118-136 MHz Outdoor Antenna from RadarBox. Did any one use this and how is the performance.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XNKX18D/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1RUR4PUK3Z4P0&psc=1

RonR:
I'm sorry, I don't have any experience using this antenna.  I have a number of Liveatc feeds running right now (with a new ZDC feed setup coming very soon :-) ), and I use the GP126 antenna from Arrow.  It's an omnidirectional antenna and I am very happy with it's performance.  I don't know if you're looking for an indoor or outdoor antenna but the Arrow is better suited for outdoor installations in my opinion.  I hope this helps...

https://www.arrowantennas.com/gp/gp146.html

Ron

internat:
@rmds2000 did you end up getting one of these? i was looking at something simular

verbatim:
Hello
I have one at home and I can tell that it doesn't work as well as an antenna i made.

I don't know what it has inside but I consider that the other pole (negative) is missing to make it work a little better, that's why it has a wire connected.

I do not recommend it, better buy a GP126 antenna as it says RonR or make a DIY antenna.

I also used a flower pot antenna also made by me and it works very well.

Greetings

pd. Image1 - AirNAV antenna, Image2 - DIY 1/4 wave antenna, Image3 - DiY 1/4 wave zoom, Image4 - DIY FlowePot Antenna

noraatorium:

--- Quote from: rmds2000 on March 23, 2023, 11:10:16 PM ---Hi

I am thinging of getting the AirNav VHF Airband 118-136 MHz Outdoor Antenna from RadarBox. Did any one sue this and how is the performance.


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Tried it. Verdict: Don't. It might receive something when you stick it inside the airplane.

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