[Rhodes22-list] Next photo mystery - VHF antenna?

[Bud]

John,
  it doesn't have to be "matched", it just needs to be 36" long 
(preferably stainless steel) and the right diameter
so that it makes a good connection when it is secured.  36" is a the 
half-wave antenna for VHF frequencies.
I have not compared a VHF/FM splitter-based antenna vs. a simple 3' 
plug-in-the-back-antenna, but my 3'
plug-in-the-back antenna pulls in distant FM stations just fine.

-Bud
ps - welcome aboard!


John Lock wrote:

> At 11:59 AM 3/11/2007 -0400, you wrote:
>
>> John,
>> Your Metz antennae is what's known as a base loaded antennae. There is
>> supposed to be a wire whip antennae which I believe screws on to the 
>> base.  Many
>> people also use the whip to mount a Windex wind indicator.
>
>
> OK, thanks.  I'll search around in the cabin and see if it's there.  
> Is this something you can pick up at your local Radio Shack or does it 
> have to come from Metz and match the system?  Can I unscrew the one 
> from my dead '85 Blazer and use that?  ;-)
>
> Also FYI - there is a separate whip for the Windex.  You can see that 
> whip in the photo.
>
> Cheers!
>
> John Lock
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