[FedCom] Ferret Antenna

[Ed]

a few years ago i used an Austin Ferret that i bought used from a guy 
on a local scanner list.  it performed significantly better than my 
comet/diamond discone (especially in the VHF federal band) and was 
much less conspicuous.  the radome is epoxy-coated fiberglass over an 
array of dipoles, and is very weatherproof.  if you use coax-seal on 
your feedline connection, it should hold up well under just about any 
weather conditions (low wind profile, too!)

i would recommend this antenna.  here's some other reviews:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/5793
http://www.radioreference.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-15718.html

-ed




At 06:57 AM 12/21/2007, you wrote:
>
>Looking for feedback (both good and bad) on the Ferret Antenna made by
>Austin Antenna.  I'm thinking of replacing a very tired discone with one.
>They are a bit pricey but if they work as well as claimed it might be worth
>it. Not only would I like to know how well they work but how well they hold
>up to the weather.
>
>Thanks
>
>Terry