Saber 3 Antenna Source

KB5AKO · Post by **KB5AKO** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:53 pm

Where is a good source for Saber antennas that are resonant in the Amateur 2 meter band? I need one.

Victor, KB5AKO

Post by **akardam** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:19 pm

What you need is one of the low split 136-151MHz antennas with the yellow connector code.

I've got a high split 162-174MHz antenna (blue) if all else fails. Last time I used it it worked relatively well on the 2m band.

kb0nly · Post by **kb0nly** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:47 pm

I'll put in my two cents here. Get either a low split 136-150 or go buy a 144-148 antenna from Waltel.com.

I bought a 144-148 split antenna for my MT1000 originally, then when i sold that i put that antenna on my Saber. Works great on the ham band. The Saber uses the MX style connector like the Genesis series. Waltel has a lot of different splits and lengths.

I know, i sound like a commercial for them, but i have had nothing but good dealings with them.

KB5AKO · Post by **KB5AKO** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:11 pm

Fellas,

Thanks for the information. I'm off to Waltel to purchase
an antenna for my new Saber 3.

Victor, KB5AKO

Tom in D.C. · Post by **Tom in D.C.** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:34 pm

Victor:

The Waltel site is sort of difficult to use. Open the order form
section and then click on what you want on the left hand side
of the form.

I was just through the site today. They have lots of S3
antennas with what they call their MX base which is what
you need for the Saber.

There's nobody who's better to deal with than Waltel, IMHO.

Regards,

kb0nly · Post by **kb0nly** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:49 pm

Yep, and bookmark the main online catalog after you get there, then the site is less confusing finding your way back.

va3wxm · Post by **va3wxm** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 4:51 am

Another prop for Waltel from me. Jeff is excellent to deal with and very professional.