[ICOM] AH-2B price

[K1GAX]

A.  Is longer than the average 102" stainless whip and is much heavier duty (makes the average CB stainless whip look "wimpy")
B.  The base is something comparable to a military mount (much heavier duty than a standard ball mount - looks like something that belongs on a military Hummer).
C.  The mount for the base is very heavy duty.  Bolts directly to the frame of a vehicle and is quite adjustable (I've used the mount for the base as an attachment point to pull my vehicle out of a ditch).
Overall, I'd say the entire antenna and mounting system meets or exceeds military specifications.  If you're looking for an almost indestructible antenna system, the AH-2B is for you.  Well worth it if you're looking for something that lasts.  I've had mine on various vehicles since 1993 and other than a slight cleaning every so often, it's still working like new.
73, Bryce, K1GAX

-- "Ken Kinyon" <w7ts at comcast.net> wrote:
Perhaps someone who has seen one, could tell me if there is a good reason why
the AH-2B whip is over $300.00.
Thanks,
Ken W7TS

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Kenneth E.  Kinyon
34 Princeton Circle
Longmont, CO 80503-2106
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E-mail: W7TS at comcast.net
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