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    Imax GP Kit

    What do the Antenna experts here think of this? I pulled it off another forum and thought to bring it here. I was able to understand this. Imax 2000 Ground Plane Kit Reviewed What difference does the ground plane kit make on the Imax 2000 antenna? After dissecting the Antron 99 and Imax 2000...
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    A99 and IMax Wind Load#

    I've looked and cant find the wind load numbers for these 2 Solarcon models. Anyone have a clue where I can find that? I've tried the manufactures web site and Google searched like crazy. Cant find it. Thanks
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    Base Coax Question

    I'll be mounting an A99 to my chimney. Bottom of the 99 will be in the 23 to 36 foot range. I'll be using a 10 foot galvanized mast that will be sunk into the mounts about 3 feet. That will leave about 7 feet of mast above the top mounting bracket. For coax I have a 100ft run of LMR 400UF. My...
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    Astroplane, what is it? 1/4, 1/2, 5/8 ??

    Found this interesting read on the Astroplane done a few years back. So, really what was the Avanti AS? What about the the Siro TO. Is it the same principle of how the Avanti used the 9 ft mast below the basket as part of the antenna? http://www.cb27.com/tecnica/astroplane
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    A99

    Question, does the A99 and similar multi piece antennas like the Imax radiate from the top section?
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    Ideal Minimum Antenna Height

    It’s been a few years since I had a permanent base set up. Been running a 5/8 stick 12 feet off the ground in my yard for a couple of years since relocating. As soon as we get in Spring here in New Hampshire, I want to get this 5/8 stick up on the roof. The mounts are already in place on the...
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    Sigma Eurocom Skip Master 5/8 or Thunderpole Galaxy 5/8

    Anyone have any experiance with either of these 5/8 wave fiberglass stick antennas? They have been around for a while in the Europe markets. Its the same antenna marketed under 2 names. They some times appear on eBay here in the states.