Ground Plane Kit for A-99

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BobOstro61

Ground Plane Kit for A-99

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I have a ground plane kit coming for my A-99. Is there anything special I need to know prior to installing it on the antenna? Does the Antenna need to be retuned once it is added for example?
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231

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It shouldn't need re-tuning. Or better put, mine didn't. But I've never been afraid to adjust the rings either. It's always a good idea to throw a SWR meter inline after any changes especially. If for no other reason than piece of mind. The kit is very straight forward, and easy to install.

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BobOstro61

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Cool. It should be delivered tomorrow or Wednesday. Should be warm enough to get it on there and raise the whole thing up some like I've been planning. Then all I need to do is get another radio for a base.
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Mississippifrog

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Bob,you going to get another General Lee for the base?
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BobOstro61

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I was thinking about either the 80 watt Magnum S9 or a Galaxy 5T. Both have side band which I've never used but would like to check out. The 95T may win out because it will do 175+ watts after the peak and tune.
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BobOstro61

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The ground plane kit was delivered. Wow... Its much bigger than I thought it was going to be.
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5H Outlaw

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Yeah, it sticks out at quite an angle doesn't it.
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