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eHam Forums => MARS => Topic started by: SOCAL_RADIODUDE on November 06, 2022, 10:15:40 AM

Title: Is there a "typical" or "minimum" antenna farm for MARS ?
Post by: SOCAL_RADIODUDE on November 06, 2022, 10:15:40 AM
Wondering how much of an antenna farm is needed to meet the needs of MARS ? If you're in a fairly space limited place just how much would be needed to participate ? For example, would a single multiband vertical suffice ? Or do you need multiple antennas and if so what kind. Is there a "gotta have at least this or you wont be able to keep up" ?  Just trying to understand in terms of yard or rooftop space needed. Your thoughts ?
Title: Re: Is there a "typical" or "minimum" antenna farm for MARS ?
Post by: KG4RUL on November 07, 2022, 03:57:05 AM
Wondering how much of an antenna farm is needed to meet the needs of MARS ? If you're in a fairly space limited place just how much would be needed to participate ? For example, would a single multiband vertical suffice ? Or do you need multiple antennas and if so what kind. Is there a "gotta have at least this or you wont be able to keep up" ?  Just trying to understand in terms of yard or rooftop space needed. Your thoughts ?
I have operated MARS nets, as both a participant and a net control, using 100 watts and a 24 foot flagpole in my front yard. 
Title: Re: Is there a "typical" or "minimum" antenna farm for MARS ?
Post by: KD4HCT on March 10, 2023, 06:48:27 AM
When I was in Army MARS I used a dipole for our 75 meter freq and a tuner to reach everything else.  SWR was fine, good reports.