GS-Mfg mobile HF antenna VS. everyone ELSE

[BenMara]

I know ive posted this on other Amateur Forums, im just not getting the answers im looking for.

Finding alot of info on the Scorpion mobile antenna, but nothing on the GS mfg antenna. No current reviews on eHam
Anyone have experience, or info on them. Not much info on his site either.

No plans to use auto tuner. Really looking for mounting pics, and recent review or actual owners of the antenna. My big motivation for a GS is price is Sub $900. No Hi-Q, or Tarheel, read few about failures on the web..

Well im looking for some thing that id never want to replace, just do maint. on the antenna.

 

[BJ radionut]

4 MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM

I own the KW 160-6....could not be happier...Works A+...construction is Solid!
All the Best
Gary

 

[W5LZ]

Sorry, never heard of them before you asked your question. I'm familiar with the Scorpion antennas, but you've already seen them.
- 'Doc

 

[w9cll]

Sorry, never heard of them before you asked your question. I'm familiar with the Scorpion antennas, but you've already seen them.
- 'Doc

I am the same way, never knew they existed till this thread.

 

[BenMara]

NewGsMFGa

The antenna has been mentioned on K0BG.com and has reviews on eham.

 

[W5LZ]

I don't keep up with HF mobile antennas much. 'Course, once you got the best, there's no need! (Sorry 'bout that, couldn't resist.)
- 'Doc

 

[Moleculo]

Several of the antennas look similar to a traditional screwdriver antenna; others look a lot like the Hi-Q design. I would expect them to work similar as the other designs, but in a mobile environment durability is often the most important quality (in my experience)

 

[northern35s]

Several of the antennas look similar to a traditional screwdriver antenna; others look a lot like the Hi-Q design. I would expect them to work similar as the other designs, but in a mobile environment durability is often the most important quality (in my experience)

I ran a High Sierra Sidekick for a couple of years, it was sited on the roof of my car all that time, I'd like to say it worked flawlessly in that time, however it didn't, regular maintenance is a must, and when I once ignored it, water ingress from where the whip attached, then down the screw jack and into the gearbox and motor became a big problem, only because I'm tight and was prepared to strip and rebuild the motor and gearbox did I save myself the expense of a new motor and gearbox, an import from the US being the only source. My friend wasn't so lucky, not that it costs a fortune, just moderate expense and loss of use, I was able to avoid both

 

[w9cll]

I ran a High Sierra Sidekick for a couple of years, it was sited on the roof of my car all that time, I'd like to say it worked flawlessly in that time, however it didn't, regular maintenance is a must, and when I once ignored it, water ingress from where the whip attached, then down the screw jack and into the gearbox and motor became a big problem, only because I'm tight and was prepared to strip and rebuild the motor and gearbox did I save myself the expense of a new motor and gearbox, an import from the US being the only source. My friend wasn't so lucky, not that it costs a fortune, just moderate expense and loss of use, I was able to avoid both

I have noticed this as I run a HS SideKick. I have changed the spring a couple of times already. I know when its time to change it when I have a hard time finding the sweet spot. As for performance the antenna works great now that i replaced the whip with a 72" one.