[TheList] Antennas

Wed Jun 3 07:56:18 AEST 2020

Matchmaster splitter with F connectors and dual/quad shield RG6 - the 
loss at VHF/UHF is negligible up to 50 odd meters. Sure it isn't 50ohms 
but for receive only the impedance won't really matter much.

On 2/06/2020 10:39 p.m., Scott Palmer wrote:
> Hi
>
> I got a couple of magnetic bases and he changed the plugs to BNC for 
> me as well for extra cost but overall cheap!
> https://www.marineelectricalsolutions.co.nz/product/498338
>
> I also got a couple of SCATXs and a couple of SCANDUCKYs and even with 
> TNT fast freight (all that was offered) still also cheap!
> https://www.wagneronline.com.au/scanner-whip-antenna-scatx-1-0m/antennas/communication-accessories/ant871-16218/11492/pd/
> https://www.wagneronline.com.au/scanner-hand-held-0-3m/scanner/antennas/communication-accessories/11490/fl/
>
> I want to do something more permanent now the external on the roof 
> approach has proven fruitful so thinking SCATX on the TV antenna mast 
> with a splitter at the other end to feed say 4 radios.
>
> Questions:
> 1) Is a 12m coax run pushing it for RG58, what do you recommend?
>
> 2) What are your splitting recommendations? I guess powered/active is 
> the go for 4 ways?
>
> Thanks
>
> Scott
>
>
>
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