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Recent content by Brain the Dog

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    EZ 32A Heavy Duty Ground Mount for Telescopic / Push Up Masts - Mast Plate

    Selling this unused beefy and beautiful ground mount mast plate. See here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/113871637958
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    Utility Enclosure Box

    Here is a lovely Utility Enclosure Box made by DX Engineering. I never used it so I'm selling it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/113530700280
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    Lafayette - Browning Deluxe SWR/Power Meter

    Old meter for sale here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/113352063112
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    Wilson Electronics 8-Element Beam Antenna Shooting Star

    Ending in one hour: https://www.ebay.com/itm/113282256859
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    Wilson Electronics 8-Element Beam Antenna Shooting Star

    Ending tomorrow: https://www.ebay.com/itm/113282256859
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    Wilson Electronics 8-Element Beam Antenna Shooting Star

    4 more days to go. Antenna already has several bids. See here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/113282256859
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    Wilson Electronics 8-Element Beam Antenna Shooting Star

    Selling here on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/113282256859
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    High SWR on A99 after Winter Wind Storm

    Strange.... the antenna is working fine now. SWR back down to 1. Hmmm....
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    Best Way to Waterproof A99 Antenna w/GPK Radials

    What are some of the best methods to waterproof the A99 Antenna? and to protect the fiberglass from UV radiation?
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    High SWR on A99 after Winter Wind Storm

    Yea, that's what I think. I had an A99 on the house for 25 years; that's why I went with the A99 for my new antenna. But this one failed after only 7 months. (n)
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    High SWR on A99 after Winter Wind Storm

    We took the antenna down. Coax is fine. Connectors are all fine. Readjusted antenna on mast pole. SWR is very high. Tried it on another CB Radio. SWR still very high. Tried new coax. SWR still very high. We think there is something wrong with the antenna itself…. SWR was perfect...
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    High SWR on A99 after Winter Wind Storm

    Installed a new A99 with Ground Plane Kit in the summer. SWR has been perfect, transmission and receive has been phenomenal. Have a Poly Phaser in line, using 400 Max coax. 2 weeks ago, we had a big winter wind storm. The antenna actually shifted on the mast pipe (it was clamped directly...
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    Single Side Band Newbie question

    What does "unlocking the clarifier" mean? And do you have a place in mind that I could order a new CB from that will also do the proper alignment that you suggest? Someone recommended Bobs CB. https://www.bobscb.com i also know of http://wearecb.com But I'm not sure which is the best. Thanks.
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    Single Side Band Newbie question

    I live in New England with cold winters. If I use a Galaxy in the mobile, on the cold days, it will have lots of drift, right? But when the radio and truck warm up, it will work much better? Do I understand correctly? And if I get these radios from a good place, should I get them "tuned up"...
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    Single Side Band Newbie question

    What do you mean by "properly tuned"? How do I get that done?