- What frequencies does the D3000N cover?
- It receives from 25 to 3000 MHz and transmits from 50 to 1200 MHz. The 6m band is tunable for transmit, and reception above 1200 MHz is receive-only.
- Can I use it on an apartment balcony?
- Yes. It is about 67 inches tall and roughly 1 kg, and Diamond markets it for balcony railing mounting at apartments and condominiums. Check your building's rules and keep it clear of metal railings where possible.
- Does it come with coaxial cable?
- No. It uses an N connector and no coax is included, so you supply your own feedline and mount hardware.
- How much power can it handle?
- Power handling is limited, around 20 W at 50 MHz. Treat it as a low-to-moderate power antenna rather than one for a high-power amplifier.
- Can I make it shorter?
- Yes. Removing the top loading coil makes it more compact and lighter, but you lose reception in the 25 to 50 MHz range.
- Is it good for scanners and wideband listening?
- Yes. Its omnidirectional discone design and wide receive range make it a common choice for scanning and monitoring many services on one antenna.
- Where is the Diamond Antenna D3000N Super Discone Antenna cheapest?
- At R&L Electronics, for $135.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Diamond Antenna D3000N Super Discone Antenna?
- 9 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, R&L Electronics, hamradioshop.it, akibashipping, Ham Radio Outlet.