[bars] WTB - Diamond X200A or equiv.

[Tim - K1DC]

Yup, have done this.  It was my first antenna build a few year back.  
I'm looking for something dual-band and with a bit of gain.

Great suggestion though!

T.

On 9/1/2025 11:34, Juan Jiménez wrote:
> Ummm... a simple J-pole is a lot less expensive and does a fine job. 🤔
>
> You can even build one yourself in less than an hour. All you need is 
> copper pipe, a few copper accessories, solder, a propane torch and a 
> farm tractor to mount it on when you take it to the field to test. 
> 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Mine sits on my roof on a tripod.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLqCtzqeQzI
>
> 73,
> K1CPR
> Juan
>
>
> On Mon, Sep 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM Tim - K1DC via bars <bars at w1hh.org> wrote:
>
>     Greetings,
>
>     I'm in the market for a 2m/70cm base vertical, like the Diamond
>     X200A.  Ping me if you have one that is is extraneous to your
>     current needs.
>
>     73,
>
>     Tim/K1DC
>
>     P.S.  Yes, Doug -- this is in anticipation of volunteering for net
>     control duties at some point.  And no, a cookie sheet will not
>     suffice. ;-)
>
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