Aerial for IC-7300
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RobN
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Aerial for IC-7300
My father has an IC-7300 but is unsure about which kind of aerial it needs. He wants to receive and transmit. I can't help him because I know nothing about this. Can anyone help?
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Re: Aerial for IC-7300
Do we know what frequencies he wants to transmit/receive on ? Is it for the Ham bands or CB/11M ? And if so which ham/amateur bands would he like to transmit on ? Also will it be an outdoor antenna ? This would help us determine the suitable antenna for his needs.RobN wrote: 07 Jan 2025, 14:47 My father has an IC-7300 but is unsure about which kind of aerial it needs. He wants to receive and transmit. I can't help him because I know nothing about this. Can anyone help?
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Re: Aerial for IC-7300
Which ham bands? All of them or any specific?
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RobN
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Re: Aerial for IC-7300
He wants to talk with other hams around the world. I don't think he knows anything about the bands.
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Re: Aerial for IC-7300
Different bands have different characteritics and require the antenna to be tuned for that frequency which is why it makes it difficult for us to recommend an antenna without the information.RobN wrote: 08 Jan 2025, 13:42 He wants to talk with other hams around the world. I don't think he knows anything about the bands.
However to begin with, the 20 meter band is the most popular ham radio band, it's quite simple to construct or buy a "20 meter dipole" for use on this band.
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ch25
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Re: Aerial for IC-7300
For a cheap start get CB antenna, tune to 10M and enjoy solar maximum.
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Re: Aerial for IC-7300
HTF can you buy a 7300 and not know what type of antenna is needed to transmit on the bands you're interested in?
Is this a bad troll?
Is this a bad troll?
my friend grafter, seems like you are using a very offensive tone in the reply.
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RobN
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Re: Aerial for IC-7300
No.grafter wrote: 08 Jan 2025, 20:20 HTF can you buy a 7300 and not know what type of antenna is needed to transmit on the bands you're interested in?
Is this a bad troll?
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Re: Aerial for IC-7300
Actually I also agree, something like a Sirio gainmaster would be good for 10 meter band.ch25 wrote: 08 Jan 2025, 14:39 For a cheap start get CB antenna, tune to 10M and enjoy solar maximum.
Chris
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