Firestick 2 Question

[kd-5-bgt]

I have been once again looking at the Firestick 2 mobil antenna for a 10 meter antenna for my truck.

What I am wondering is if the Firestick 2 will tune to 10 meters.

That antenna has a tuning set screw in the top of the antenna,makes tuning a breeze, and easier is better for me

I have used this antenna during my freebanding days from years ago and I had great results.

 

[Dealer]

I like this antenna a lot also, in particular the 5 ft. model.

I have found it to be very usefull in problem installs, those like fiberglass vans
and soft top jeeps ect.

Back in the days when I was testing and replacing antennas each day in the mobil
I found myself always coming back to the Firestick 11.

With that said, It is in fact a CB antenna and yes it is great for a Export radio.

Problem with it being usefull for 10 meters, It is to long, and after removing the
screw thats as short as it will get.

Making it a longer antenna for the low side is easy!! just use a longer screw.

You could Butcher it up by unwinding some turns from the top after removing
the brass insert, However I believe better choices are available and some are from
Firestick..

I am sure others will give you some thoughts on Ham Sticks designed for 10 meters.

BTW, I found a antenna that works for me and it is a custom made Slingblade antenna
that I have been using for years. Very broad banded antenna and of course that means
it is also a low Q antenna..

I doubt that I will install a true amature radio in my mobil, however if I make it thru
another sunspot cycle then I might replace my 2950DX that was stolen


Best Regards,
John

 

[kd-5-bgt]

Butchering the antenna is out of the question,that would be a bad thing.

The Hamstick is a good choice,I have heard alot of good about that setup ,and had let that one slip my mind.

Thanks Dealer,*smiles* I will see what others have to say as well

 

[Beetle]

Do you have a height restriction for the antenna? Ten meters is a high enough frequency you could just take a piece of good-quality stainless rod and cut it to length and put a screw-in stud on one end. Same idea: take a 102" CB whip and cut it down a bit. Use an antenna analyzer with the antenna mounted where it will be used. Cut in small increments until you get the results you want.

 

[kd-5-bgt]

No height restriction at all here Beetle as long as a plane or the space shuttle dont take down my tower when they fly over (if I had a tower) .I live in the back woods.

The 102 whip is a good idea to use on 10 meter base as a dipole set up as long as the ends dont droop to badly creating a swr problem,but I was thinking for mobile use in my truck.

The reason I was asking is I have easy access to the Firestick at a couple of local truck stops in my area,the usual ham gear I would have to order and get shipped to me.Not to mention the cost issues

Dealer I hate to hear of your 2950 being stolen,those are nice rigs,I had one myself modded for the freeband years ago,really liked it

Thanks for the input guys .......

 

[JK_RUBICON]

If the truck stop is an actual firestik dealer you can ask them to order one from firestik

http://www.firestik.com/Catalog/TM3-TM4.htm

This is only the 10 meter Firestik 4 foot antenna, but I could have sworn that Firestik makes a 6 foot CB antenna so they may not have everything listed. You could call Firestik, they dont respond to their emails :thumbdown:

Firestik Antenna Company • 2614 E Adams St • Phoenix, Arizona 85034-1495
Tel: 602•273•7151

 

[kd-5-bgt]

Thanks JK!