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I own (2) Sidewinder modified Cobra 29's radios with a variable channel broadcast. Basically it'll do from (1) channel to (20) up & down from the center frequency.
I'll have to a video someday.
What the hell is a "reflector wire"??? Can't imagine much difference.
Maco is not a bad platform to start with. And with a few mods it can be a good antenna.
However the newer designed antennas have much better gain.
Sorry to hear about you 32 pill issues. I had a Noname 32 pill for years and years. Great box and but I could never get enough amps or batteries to ever really put it to the test for any amount of time. Even with (2) 320 for the box and a (1) 240 for drive. Go to a break sell it and find a new...
It's really not a bad idea to do both. Less garbage in = Less garbage out.
The plus is less stress on your AMP, specifically in AM.
And a good brick wall on your output is never a bad idea.
100ft heavy duty extension cord? Your well north of 20 amps unless your on a dedicated circuit,..120vac i guess..30 amps cord with a TT-30 plug?
But that would not be my concern..
1) How many amps is your service?
2) Are you on a dedicated circuit? Whats it rated for at 110vac? Switch to 240 if...
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