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Recommendations for airband antenna?

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tarbat:
Well, the SSE-BASE-128SJ is optimised for 118-138MHz.  So, if you're only listening to civilian aircraft, then it's fine.  However, if you listen to both civilian and military aircraft, then you'd need:
1. SSE-BASE-128SJ @ £77
2. SSE-BASE-125SJ @ £75
3. SSE-DIP2002 AB-EU @ £45.50
Total cost = £197.50, which was out of my price range.

I'm still researching into whether I would even get better reception with a dedicated airband (VHF+UHF) antenna rather than my discone.  Any other thoughts on that?

bailey_uk:
Its just the 118-138 that im gioing to be listening to.

Is the RG-58 sufficient Coax over about 8m length?

BobR:
I only really listen to the civvy side of things and I rate this both from the construction side and also the most important which is the performance.

JMM:
I realize that this thread is many, many years old, but does anyone know if SSE (UK) is still in business?  I've been trying to contact them for many years, but have received no replies from them.

I've been trying to find a source where I can purchase one of their DIP2002-EU diplexers (I've seen a few slight variations of the part number).  In particular, I'm looking for the one that can be mounted outside for external use, and that comes with N connectors.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
John

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