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I like this antenna a lot also, in particular the 5 ft. model.

I have found it to be very usefull in problem installs, those like fiberglass vans
and soft top jeeps ect.

Back in the days when I was testing and replacing antennas each day in the mobil
I found myself always coming back to the Firestick 11.

With that said, It is in fact a CB antenna and yes it is great for a Export radio.

Problem with it being usefull for 10 meters, It is to long, and after removing the
screw thats as short as it will get.

Making it a longer antenna for the low side is easy!! just use a longer screw.

You could Butcher it up by unwinding some turns from the top after removing
the brass insert, However I believe better choices are available and some are from
Firestick..

I am sure others will give you some thoughts on Ham Sticks designed for 10 meters.

BTW, I found a antenna that works for me and it is a custom made Slingblade antenna
that I have been using for years. Very broad banded antenna and of course that means
it is also a low Q antenna..

I doubt that I will install a true amature radio in my mobil, however if I make it thru
another sunspot cycle then I might replace my 2950DX that was stolen

Best Regards,
John

<blockquote data-quote="Dealer" data-source="post: 110166" data-attributes="member: 687">I like this antenna a lot also, in particular the 5 ft. model.I have found it to be very usefull in problem installs, those like fiberglass vansand soft top jeeps ect.Back in the days when I was testing and replacing antennas each day in the mobilI found myself always coming back to the Firestick 11.With that said, It is in fact a CB antenna and yes it is great for a Export radio.Problem with it being usefull for 10 meters, It is to long, and after removing thescrew thats as short as it will get.Making it a longer antenna for the low side is easy!! just use a longer screw.You could Butcher it up by unwinding some turns from the top after removingthe brass insert, However I believe better choices are available and some are fromFirestick..I am sure others will give you some thoughts on Ham Sticks designed for 10 meters.BTW, I found a antenna that works for me and it is a custom made Slingblade antennathat I have been using for years. Very broad banded antenna and of course that meansit is also a low Q antenna..I doubt that I will install a true amature radio in my mobil, however if I make it thruanother sunspot cycle then I might replace my 2950DX that was stolen <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f641.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":(" title="Frown&nbsp; &nbsp; :("&nbsp; data-smilie="3"data-shortname=":(" />Best Regards,John</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Dealer, post: 110166, member: 687"] I like this antenna a lot also, in particular the 5 ft. model. I have found it to be very usefull in problem installs, those like fiberglass vans and soft top jeeps ect. Back in the days when I was testing and replacing antennas each day in the mobil I found myself always coming back to the Firestick 11. With that said, It is in fact a CB antenna and yes it is great for a Export radio. Problem with it being usefull for 10 meters, It is to long, and after removing the screw thats as short as it will get. Making it a longer antenna for the low side is easy!! just use a longer screw. You could Butcher it up by unwinding some turns from the top after removing the brass insert, However I believe better choices are available and some are from Firestick.. I am sure others will give you some thoughts on Ham Sticks designed for 10 meters. BTW, I found a antenna that works for me and it is a custom made Slingblade antenna that I have been using for years. Very broad banded antenna and of course that means it is also a low Q antenna.. I doubt that I will install a true amature radio in my mobil, however if I make it thru another sunspot cycle then I might replace my 2950DX that was stolen :( Best Regards, John [/QUOTE]

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