[ICOM] AH-2B price

[Peter Sneed]

K1GAX,

My experience with the AH-2B, AH-4 and 706MKIIG has been excellent.   During 
mobile operations in my F-150 p/u, I've work VK, JA, ZL, all over Europe & 
South America and Antarctica on 40 meters.  On 80 meters, I've work most of 
the US, Canada, Caribbean and Central America.  Also have worked into Europe 
and Hawaii.  All while mobile in NY, VT, NH, ME and Ont & Que.

Granted, the whip and mount is a bit pricey but the quality and ruggedness 
are superb.  The ICOM bumper mount earned its keep when a clod yakking on a 
cell phone tail ended me in his Volvo wagon.  The mount went thru his grill 
and radiator.  The only damage to my equipment and truck was a small dent in 
the bumper and a lot of Volvo paint on the bumper and antenna mount.  The 
Volvo went away on a tow truck.  I drove home.

Pete - K2YSY


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "K1GAX" <k1gax at juno.com>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: August 03, 2007 2:59 AM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] AH-2B price


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

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