[ICOM] AH-2B price

[K1GAX]

Performance with any of the Icom mobile tuners/antenna leaves something to be desired, especially on 75 and 40 meters.  They work fairly well on 20 through 10.  That would apply also to the average 102" stainless whip, as well.

-- popsbh at comcast.net (Bill popsbh at comcast.net) wrote:
What about RX

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From: "K1GAX" <k1gax at juno.com> 

> 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 
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> -- "Ken Kinyon" 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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