Linearone, I like you, but thread after thread shows the same sarcasm from you in reference to your perceived lack of CB support on this forum.this is the amateur radio related antennas section Bob. I think this post should go somewhere in the CB related.. i mean,,, can you work 20m with a Astroplane?
Bob, everything aside the new $54 astroplanes work really really well. Two of my friends have them and I cant beleive how well they put out. Also they might be lucky but they seem quieter than an I10k
greg im sure they do work well, they just wont stand our weather, nor will most other antennas, we have lost/snapped 2 vector 4000's in the last couple of days and one sigma4 snapped its pole but survived unscathed, maybe more went west early today with the steady 70+mph breeze and lashing rain,
i have it from an antenna guru that for a meaningfull test you should put the current maxima's at the same height when comparing antennas, under those conditions the astroplane will not do well and the 5/8 groundplane will,
when height and surroundings are your restrictions current maxima is very important and can be used to your benefit, i hope
Incoming Region Produces X3 Solar Flare |
May 15, 2024 @ 14:55 UTC |
Another major solar flare, but this time from an active region just beginning to turn into view off the east limb. It is possible that the group responsible is old AR 3654 from the previous rotation. The latest flare, an X2.99 event just peaked at 14:38 UTC (May 15). Stay tuned |