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this is what i need i have 94 escort wagon i need like a big skip antenna .but couple thing i need
1 is to be able to fold down when not in use
2 able to remove whip
is there any such thing ? my car look like rc car that why i dont want it standing.i live in connecicut so there tons of low branches and wires.i go remote places and the mountain i goto is in the woods back way so i use my little will all the time but want larger to shoot skip need to handle around 1000 watts or better and not cost me arm and leg..is there anybody help me any help i will be greatful!!!!
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You don't need a big antenna to "shoot skip." A Wilson 1000 will work fine.
Yaesu FT-950
Yaesu FT-8100
Icom IC-2820 (with D-Star capability)
Kenwood TR-751 2M all mode mobile
Kenwood TM-3530 220 MHz mobile
Uniden Washington Base
Uniden HR-2510
Icom ID-92 HT
SteppIR 40-6M Yagi
OCF 75/80M dipole
Diamond V2000A 6M/2M/70cm ground plane antenna
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i got a little wil now and my radio in shop but comming out with mosfets swinging @ 38 watts and 2 pill amp
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A wilson 1000 would probably be your best bet they are really good antennas and easy to tune.They can be a little expensive but they are worth it.
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You're looking at at least two different operating 'styles'. One envolves driving around in a vehicle, the other sitting still someplace. As far as the driving around thingy goes, you're probably as well off with your present antenna as any, all things considered. When you're sitting still, that's a whole new ball game, sort of. Just depends on how much trouble you're willing to go to. What's to prevent you from taking along a base antenna of some kind? Which one? Beats me, what'cha got, or are willing to get? And how much trouble are you willing to go to to use it? Will it fit, or can you take it apart to make it fit in your car? More of that 'trouble', right? Are there any mobile antennas that are as 'good' as a base antenna for skip? Not really. Some that are close, but considering the problems associated with any mobile antenna, not REAL close, sort of. You steps up to the bar, lays down your money and names your poison. You gotta drink it, so make it something you can stand to drink. Right?
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IMO I would do a little wil
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you could pretty much run any wilson
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