I know that the majority of people are not in favor of the I MAX 2000, but it is the first antenna I in stalled several months ago. Last night here in Central NY, we had one heck of a rain storm with high winds and my first concern was if the 2000 was going to break-off and fly into my neighbors roof. The top of the antenna is just about forty-six feet above the ground. I went outside to check how much it was bending over and it looked like an oversized recurve bow! First thing this morning I checked the SWR on all channels and everything was fine. I talked on the radio a few times today and transmit and receive were great. I am curious about how much bending it would withstand before the wiring in the three fiberglass sections would break. Being that the SWR is good, I am assuming the wiring is still OK.Hello fellow CB enthusiasts!
My trusty Super Penetrator 500 has developed an issue that will likely take some time to resolve, so that being said, I am in the market for an antenna to replace it. I plan on fixing the SPT-500 and keeping it as a backup antenna.
Here's what I am looking for:
Wanting something that's aluminum, omni-directional, vertical, ground plane. I want something that's 5/8 wave or .64. I need something that can handle high winds, as the winds here on the hill can gust in excess of 60-70 mph at times. Money isn't an issue, and I would like to find something that is available for immediate purchase.
Any thoughts or input on where I could get something of this nature would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
~Cheers~
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Wanting opinions on a base antenna!
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Usually, the internal wire doesn't break, it usually holds the broken parts together.
then,... they end up here
50-60mph winds came through last night , I had a big tree to clean up that almost hit the horse barn , but the A-99 weathered another storm .
There is nothing wrong with the A99 have talked a lot of dx on one...
What antenna is it?Usually, the internal wire doesn't break, it usually holds the broken parts together.
then,... they end up here
