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Falkon MX-5

may buy an antenna

#27721

Post by Falkon MX-5 »

Does anyone know of a nice vertical that's comparable to the A99 but aluminum instead of fiberglass? I was gung ho about to buy that Interceptor 10k until I saw the price. I'm looking for something that comes with a ground plane network if possible!

Thanks
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Mr RadioActive

#27723

Post by Mr RadioActive »

Maco V58 or 5000 but I rather have a Imax 2000.
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Phaze91460

#27725

Post by Phaze91460 »

The Imax 2000 is fiberglass though aint it ?
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Falkon MX-5

#27731

Post by Falkon MX-5 »

I'm really eyeing that imax, being a 5/8 wave. I would definately be getting a ground plane kit for it.

I really need to read up a lot at this point. I was told that an inverted vee had vertical polarization. Then I was told it has horizontal, then vertical again. I really just need a vertical to do my CB talkin'.

On another note, I picked up a D-104 at the hamfest today fro $25
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Falkon MX-5

#27909

Post by Falkon MX-5 »

Well, sent off for the Imax. We'll see how she does.
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Phaze91460

#27929

Post by Phaze91460 »

Let us know.
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Falkon MX-5

#28481

Post by Falkon MX-5 »

woooohooooo, got my IMAX in. It's raining, so I'll have to wait until tommorrow or saturday to put her up. Neighbors beware!
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Phaze91460

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Post by Phaze91460 »

LOL !

Dont scare um !
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Mr RadioActive

#28501

Post by Mr RadioActive »

They work pretty darn good for $80 something clams..........for the price they cant be beat.
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Falkon MX-5

#28642

Post by Falkon MX-5 »

woooo just put S9 on a guy over 30 miles away! I'd say it works.
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Gixxer

#28649

Post by Gixxer »

Time for a base amp.. 2x8
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BobOstro61

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Post by BobOstro61 »

Hmmmmm... I wonder how much better the Imax is than the A-99? Would it be a wise investment to switch? Or should I stick with my A-99???? Is the Imax 2000 a TVI monster like the A-99?
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Falkon MX-5

#28708

Post by Falkon MX-5 »

Stick with your A99. It's a good antenna. I haven't seen any TVI since I always run with a low pass filter, but I did fire up the cheap stereo, and it was coming through a LITTLE on it. I don't think I'm bleeding on the neighbors too much, and if I am, well damn.
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