From Newsgroup: alt.ham-radio
On 10/6/2013 12:05 PM,
frenchie.largo@gmail.com wrote:
On Saturday, January 19, 2008 4:19:42 PM UTC-5, James wrote:
In various user groups over the last few years, I have had many hams state >> that for the best gain, one of the best 2 meter antennas is the Larsen 5/8 >> wave antenna. Again, I have seen this repeated over and over.
I have gone to the Larsen website, and have searched ALL of my ham
catalogs, but NONE of them show a 5/8 wave antenna.
Was this a myth, or did Larsen just stop making them ??
Thanks !!
73 de Jim K4PYT
the antenna you're looking for is a Phelps-dodge 5/8 wave. it used a Larsem mount.
Larsen became "Radiall Larsen" a few years back and apparently have now
become a part of "Pulse Electronics". The antenna you are looking for
is still available. You will want an NMO150. There are several
varieties of the NMO150...some black, some chrome, etc. You will need
to research it to see what fits your needs.
http://productfinder.pulseeng.com/productList/WIRELESS%20DEVICE%20ANTENNAS/ANTENNAS-1%20MHz%20TO%20512%20MHz#
Be aware the NMO150 indicates it is an "NMO" style antenna mount which
is probably the most common antenna mount for VHF/UHF mobile
applications today.
The "150" indicates the approximate mid-band point. the NMO150 is rated
from 144-173mhz. You will need to cut the whip to the appropriate length.
Be aware also, there are are NLA mounts. These are "Larsen" mounts and
are less common.
The above link has antenna models which include a PDF link with specific antenna specifications. If you look at the PDF document, you will see
some rated at 5/8 wavelength.
I am certain the many of the Ham Radio distributors such as AES, HRO,
etc would stock them.
W4KDN
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