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Old April 22nd 09, 06:13 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Roy Lewallen Roy Lewallen is offline
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Default 10 Meter Vertical

Tom Ring wrote:
Sonny Hood wrote:
Make a good 10 meter vertical from CB Antenna, Solarcon Antron A-99
Vertical, just out of the box, never used. 9.9 (sic) dBi Gain. New
price $89.95 plus shipping. Just found the GPK-1 radial kit (in the
box) for the A-99, new cost $52.95 plus shipping. 2,000 Watt Rated,
18-29 MHz Optimal Range can be used for Amateur Band 10 Meters (cut
11.5" of the top radiator). Female UHF Coax Connection, Height: 17.5'
Feet Tall, No Ground Needed . New package deal both for $90.00 Plus
shipping. or Call (757) 487-0357


WOW!

I have a .61 wavelength 4 element beam that's only a dB or so better!
What the heck does this design look like?

tom
K0TAR


That's actually pretty sorry for a CB whip. Most of 'em have at least 12
dB gain and are rated for 10,000 watts. A visit to your local truck
stop will convince you.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL