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Recent content by cakeman

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    Base Antenna Help

    Thanks Loosecannon for the info and links. I like the Dacron idea. I think I will definitely use it instead of the wire. As far as mounting the p/u pole I am thinking the bracket you linked plus two wall mount brackets into the brick of the house. One at 7’from the ground and another at about...
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    Base Antenna Help

    Marconi, thanks for the insights. I never thought about damage. I am assuming water damage from where the mounts are screwed to the house? If you put your new one on your house what will you do different to avoid damage. This gives me more to think about. Thanks for bringing it up. I could put...
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    Base Antenna Help

    Thanks for all the ideas. I think y’all have me off to a good start. Seems to all make more sense now. I ordered a rohn h50 telescoping mast and a Maco antenna. I’m sure I’ll have more questions once I get started installing. I’ll update with pictures once install is complete. Thanks again for...
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    Base Antenna Help

    Maco v58 not 48. Lol.
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    Base Antenna Help

    I ordered a Maco v48 tonight.... So it won’t be a fiberglass noodle.
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    Base Antenna Help

    Nice setup there. Thanks for the pictures if I came see it it makes more sense., Is your mast buried in the ground or sitting on top of the ground? Did you use that bracket at the top of the eve? What is that bracket called or do you have a direct link to it? Thanks
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    Base Antenna Help

    Thanks for the reply. I was thinking about trying to go about 35’ with it. I can add guy wires to it. How should I run them. One off each side? Or one off each side and one away from the house? I have a hard time trying to figure this out without actually seeing it done. I think y’all have me on...
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    Base Antenna Help

    Also, can I put pole on top of ground or should I bury some of it? Thanks
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    Base Antenna Help

    Thanks for the replies. So you think the push up mast will be ok just bracketed to the eve? That’s what I was hoping for. Any recommendations on what type of bracket to use?
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    Base Antenna Help

    I am looking for opinions and help trying to set up a base antenna. I have only had mobile setups. I am thinking I want to either get an Antron 99 or a Maco v58. The way I want to mount it would be on a push up mast (like a rohn h50) and bracket it to the eve of my house. The eve is about 20’...
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    WTB: Cobra 148F

    Yes they do bring crazy money on ebay. I don’t mind paying a fair price for a nice one, but 2 of those on eBay I wouldn’t consider mainly because they have extra switches on them. I don’t care for any extra switches on most radio’s. The othe one on there is pretty high and don’t apprear to be in...
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    WTB: Cobra 148F

    I am looking for a Cobra 148F GTL. Looking for one in great to pristine condition. If you have one to sell let me know. Thanks
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    New Mag Rubber?

    Ok. It's yours. If you want, you can PM me the address you want ne to send it to.
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    New Mag Rubber?

    22racer, is this the rubber you are talking about? If it is, you can have it. I got it with a sirio mag mount but I installed a puck mount and don't use the mag anymore. I never used the rubber with it, so it's new I actually had it sitting with a bunch of oapers to throw away. I will be glad...
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    Yeticom Optima MKIII

    Still available? Sent nessage