[Icom] New IC-706MIIG

Tue, 4 Jun 2002 07:26:52 -0400

In referring to the distance between the tuner and the whip ( or ANY
antenna) keep it as close as possible. Try to not get any further apart than
12 inches- or even closer. That is the one secret to making these auto
tuners work efficiently.

I just tested the new Stealth Kit from SGC operating from a motel room with
a 26 feet wire in an inverted VEE configuration out the window. It worked
beautiful with reports as good or better than stations replying to me. I
recommend at least checking out them. The newer ones are very small and easy
to install and not as pricey.

Moses G

WA4MOE

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary R" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Icom] New IC-706MIIG

> Don't waste your money on a AH-2b whip. They are way over priced. You can
> do very well with a standard ball mount or similiar with a standard
> st/steel whip from 60" to 108" long. Mine does great with this very setup.
> I run the 5ft. whip for local 6m and 10m and switch to the longer whip
> for real DX fun. Keep the AH-4 as close to the whip's mount as you can, a
> couple of feet away max. (preferably a couple of inches away max).
>
>
>
> Joseph Stans wrote:
>
> > Just purchased a 706 and I'm looking for antenna/tuner suggestions for
> > multi-band mobile HF operation. Right now, I'm leaning toward an AH-4
> > tuner and the AH-2b whip. Suggestions gratefully sought.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Joe Stans
> > N6FPJ
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