[ICOM] AH-2B price

Fri Aug 3 17:16:32 EDT 2007

One more thing to consider is efficiency.  I believe you will find the large
coils match the 102 inch whip MUCH better than the tiny relay/coil
combination inside the tuners even if mounted as they should be right AT the
antenna.  The only way I know of to prove this would be to measure the field
strength at the same location, i.e., next to each other or on the same
radio.

IMHO, 73, Jim

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Subject: Re: RE: [ICOM] AH-2B price

> It seems to me a key question for anyone considering an AH2B is this:
>
> Is the $349 Icom wants for the AH2B going to deliver a better antenna and
> more performance than similarly priced Hi-Q or screwdriver antennas that
> already come with the ability to tune the antenna?
>
> Obviously, one consideration is the lower profile of the AH2B than those
> with large center or base coils. If that's worth having to pay the price
of one
> of those antennas, even with having to pay, what, $250 for the AH4, that's
> not necessarily a bad decision.
>
> Guess it just comes down to cost vs. benefits, like anything in life.
>
> 73, kelly
> ve4xt
>
> > From: "Ken Kinyon" <w7ts at comcast.net>
> > Date: 2007/08/03 Fri AM 11:42:40 CDT
> > To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: RE: [ICOM] AH-2B price
> >
> > 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
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> > [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
> >
> > -------------- 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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