[ICOM] AH-2B price

[Ken Kinyon]

Thanks Pete and everyone else who commented.,
I sure wish I could see one of these in person.  Maybe it would work for me.  I
am planning an installation in my fiberglass travel trailer.
I have just ordered the AH-4 which I am planning to mount in a storage
compartment at the rear of the trailer with a ground to the trailers metal
frame.  The antenna, whatever it is will be mounted to the metal bumper
(actually part of the frame) about 1 foot away.  I don't think the antenna will
even know that the fiberglass shell is there.  I am going to make an extension
for the AH-4 control cable and feed line, So I can operate from the tow vehicle
(a Dodge Ram). When towing and in motion.  I will also be able to move the AH-4
to the truck (in the bed), when not towing.  I have several ideas about mounting
the antenna on the truck. I looking for any ideas or things to think about in
this installation.
Thanks,
Ken W7TS

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[mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Peter Sneed
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 09:30
To: ICOM Reflector
Subject: Re: [ICOM] AH-2B price


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

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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
>
> -- "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
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> E-mail: W7TS at comcast.net
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