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New vertical antenna coming to Universal
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New vertical antenna coming to Universal
On 10 Mar 2006 21:42:59 -0800, "Steve"
wrote: Check it out: http://www.rffun.com/catalog/sw_ant/0981.html Interesting. The data sheet refers to the 'base loading assembly' which does not surprise me - was almost thinking of it like a 10 - 12 meter 5/8 wave except it has no radials. I think I'll let somebody else try it and read their comments on it's performance; for some reason it reminds me of the adage "if something seems to good to be true......." |
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New vertical antenna coming to Universal
And it comes with a U bolt too.For three times that money you can buy a
Wellbrook Antenna which I think would be a much better buy. cuhulin |
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New vertical antenna coming to Universal
In article .com,
"Steve" wrote: Check it out: http://www.rffun.com/catalog/sw_ant/0981.html Sounds pricey for a 6 foot vertical whip antenna. You could get a CB vertical whip for a lot less I think. Here is your mobile CB 102 inch long steel whip (8.5 foot) for $20 plus $2 for shipping and handling. http://www.gijoesradioelectronics.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=41 -- Telamon Ventura, California |
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New vertical antenna coming to Universal
On 10 Mar 2006 21:42:59 -0800, "Steve"
wrote: Check it out: http://www.rffun.com/catalog/sw_ant/0981.html Passive? |
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New vertical antenna coming to Universal
David wrote: On 10 Mar 2006 21:42:59 -0800, "Steve" wrote: Check it out: http://www.rffun.com/catalog/sw_ant/0981.html Passive? Why don't you read the spec sheet and find out? dxAce Michigan USA |
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New vertical antenna coming to Universal
On 10 Mar 2006 21:42:59 -0800, "Steve"
wrote: Check it out: http://www.rffun.com/catalog/sw_ant/0981.html vertically polarized, so it will pick up more man made noise than a horizontally polarized antenna, in spite of the ad copy's protestation. bob k5qwg |
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New vertical antenna coming to Universal
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:33:43 GMT, David wrote:
On 10 Mar 2006 21:42:59 -0800, "Steve" wrote: Check it out: http://www.rffun.com/catalog/sw_ant/0981.html Passive? Another way of saying it's not an amplified, "active" antenna. bob k5qwg |
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New vertical antenna coming to Universal
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 09:38:53 -0500, dxAce
wrote: David wrote: On 10 Mar 2006 21:42:59 -0800, "Steve" wrote: Check it out: http://www.rffun.com/catalog/sw_ant/0981.html Passive? Why don't you read the spec sheet and find out? I did, ****wad. |
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New vertical antenna coming to Universal
On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:42:48 GMT, Bob Miller
wrote: On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 14:33:43 GMT, David wrote: On 10 Mar 2006 21:42:59 -0800, "Steve" wrote: Check it out: http://www.rffun.com/catalog/sw_ant/0981.html Passive? Another way of saying it's not an amplified, "active" antenna. Thanks, Mister Wizard. I already knew that. Why would anyone pay $110 for a 6 foot passive antenna? better? |
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