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    M0GVZ reacted to Shadetree Mechanic's post in the thread NGP CB antenna with Like Like.
    I have never used one of those, but I have used a 9 foot whip on a painters pole. I wound a choke 9 feet down the coax to act as the...
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    M0GVZ replied to the thread Don't be afraid of ladderline.
    Half a S point on a S-meter calibrated to IARU standards, 1 S point on a typical CB meter.
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    The Performer 5000 is the one with the built in lever to fold it over. It doesn't make any difference which you go for because they all...
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    M0GVZ replied to the thread EXCESSIVE COAX.
    Yes. That's because they've got a poor RF ground so the antenna system is trying to use the coax to compensate for that. By coiling it...
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    M0GVZ replied to the thread EXCESSIVE COAX.
    Sorry but this is rubbish. Absolute unadulterated bollocks. It won't cause any problems unless you have a poor RF ground and no...
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    M0GVZ replied to the thread Lemm super16.
    LOL at the 9dB gain claims.
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    You need to keep it whippy. Its flexibility reduces the wind resistance, wind load and therefore stress on the base section in high...