[Icom] Mobile antenna considerations

[Chris BONDE]

I was looking at the SS CB antennas.  Someone mentioned that there is a 
amrine whip, much longer than the CB whip.  I have not been able to find 
such within my area.  If wind whip is a concern then this might be 
something.  I would like to know what length and what price the so-called 
marine whips are.

Chris opr VE7HCB



At 07:02 PM 2003-02-27 -0700, you wrote:
>At 18:05 2/27/2003, you wrote:
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>>The taper helps it stand up to wind-loading better.  The bottom needs to be
>>thicker for strength.  The top needs to be thinner to reduce wind-loading.
>>Yes, anything will work.  Taper just works better, that is why it is done
>>that way.
>>
>>Mike.  KD9KC
>>El Paso, TX.
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>Yes, but he stated he would bend it over and attach until he was in a 
>fixed location.  Therefore, wind should be of little consideration.
>
>Dean
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