The last Hurricane destroyed both of my antennas. One was an Imax 2000 the other was an Antron 99. The cost both antennas has gone through the roof. The worst part is the cost of shipping. I'm hoping to find a used Imax 2000 preferably. Let me know if I can find one at a decent price.
Thanks,
ClubJoe
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Hurricane Destroyed My Antennas
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Re: Hurricane Destroyed My Antennas
Sorry to hear about your antennas. At least you are ok. I dont reccomend buying a used antenna of any sort for a base station. A 1/4 wave mobile whip maybe.
Unfortunately I would say bite the bullett and get new ones.
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Unfortunately I would say bite the bullett and get new ones.
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Re: Hurricane Destroyed My Antennas
I would walk around until you find another one, or three, Helen distributed a bunch of them.
could try a simple longwire just to get back on the air.
sorry to hear of your dilema,
could try a simple longwire just to get back on the air.
sorry to hear of your dilema,
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Re: Hurricane Destroyed My Antennas
Sorry to hear about the antennas, back to back storms is a bite for sure. I doubt if you will find anyone that will have cheap shipping as the boxes are extra long, I did look on eBay and a couple had decent shipping but made up for it in the price of the antenna. You could find a ground plane 1/2 or 5/8 wave cheaper both in cost and shipping. Another thing is to watch for a hamfest in your area, could probably find one there.
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Re: Hurricane Destroyed My Antennas
Sorry to hear about the antennas. Try a local CB shop or one at a truck stop. That would eliminate shipping charges. Back in 2006, I bought the iMAX 2000 at a truck stop CB shop. My antenna has been up there since. With every new antenna, always throw up new coax too. Don't buy used.
