Quite right about 2 meter activity, Bill. It's dropped off considerably
everywhere. I suppose it peaked in the late 80's and early 90's but other
more sexy technologies have come along to supplant it. Nothing lasts
forever, I guess. Lou
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Deatherage" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: an antanna idea
> Hi howard,
> I am finding out not as much activity is going on on 2 meeters as I once
> remembered. Or maybe I am checking the wrong repeaters. I can get into 4
> of them if I aim my rubber duck just right. There is a lot of local
> repeaters I can't get into. I think the new antanna will help this
> problem. do you or any one else know does the rubber duck have any gain I
> know if it does it is verry little.
> well, have a good day.
> Bill