Fred W4JLE wrote:
Not to "knock" the name brands in HF mobile, but have you ever wondered
why
they cost so much--up to 700 bucks for a screwdriver all-band mobile
antenna? I do because I couln't AFFORD to pay 5-7 hundred bucks for
a mobile HF antenna! And it's not the performance you are paying for; it's
fancy paint jobs and "consumer" gimmickry that run the price up

This was your original ... Im not Knocking yours. I only POSTED exactly
what you did yet you took exception. WHY?

I cannot afford 5-7 for those nor can I pay 250-350.

But 175 is more reasonable

Why do you Knock MY choice when your advertising YOUR choice. I was
mearly Pointing out

Or you could pay 175 for the Original made by the original Designer.
Why should it be 240-350 when 175 will do ?

I pointed out you could pay 175 instead of 240-350. Then you go on
in your second to tell me I should go and build one myself go buy the
stock and YADA YADA. WHY, what does that serve to tell me. Im shopping,
Do you as a sales person who actually is comparing prices for products
tell me to go build my own. Would a car dealer ???

I dont see why your so defensive. If you have a good product people
will buy it. Some wont, but to tell me IM wrong for comparing is wrong.

I run 100 watts, always have always will, so what does it do for me to
have these bigger coils etc. Hell I run Iron Horse whips and can run
with a lot of screwdrivers because of the way I install and run them.
Many swear Im running a Screwdriver already. So what.

Im looking for a single antenna that does what a screwdriver does.

You posted, I posted an alternate and now your up in arms.

How about if I get all the other MFGs in here to get all up in arms with
your posting because your saying they are too costly.