Actually I think I will move this thread down there were there is more re CB antenna info.
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Jeff
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Jeff
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looking for the right antenna
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I have a Gainmaster that I was using at the last place, was shooting skip during the low part of the cycle at 4 feet off the ground. Once I finally get out of this HOA (long story) that's probably going to be the first thing I set up after the XYL's stuff. (Survival tip, always get her set up first.)
I have the Sirio gainmaster 5/8 wave, it's far superior to the A99's.
Yeah, they're great antennas don't understand why they are only engineered to handle 500 whiskeys, but that's okay.
If your a DX operator, having a low takeoff angle is choice for that sort of work. Like you, and coincidental, my Gainmaster feed point is only 4'F off the ground and mounted to a 50lb cast iron patio umbrella stand, my current location won't allow my to set up a tower, no biggie, My Gainmaster performs beyond my expectations at the height I have it..
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The walmart.com, buyantenna.com, bobscb.com, amazon.com, and moonrakeronline.com web sites all claim to have it. Copper Electronics also has it on their website, but you have to read the specs to figure out which version it is.
So that's six places to try. May be more. BTW, Sirio has an updated version with a plastic sleeve that clamps around the first joint. You can see that here: https://www.sirioantenne.it/en/products/hf/gain-master
Thank you, decided to go with the1/2 wave from walmart. I would have never thought to look at walmart. Free shipping, thats a big plus!
A now deceased WWDX forum member friend of mine bought a 4 element Yagi Beam from Wal Mart shipping. I thought at the time he was kidding. That was 357magnum Leo from RI.
I've had a Walmart re loadable gift card I've used for years buying radios and supply's of all types. I keep about $300.00 on it at all times so when I get the urge for something I look in Wal Mart . com and order it and it is shipped to my house. Saves time and travel and never underestimate the stuff they carry !
1.5 KW PEP Gain-Master Modification
So far the only legitimate complaint about the Gain Master has been its power handling capacity. Its high tech design does deserve credit for the gain it produces on the horizon. Originally they were advertised at 1 KW for short periods. After some failures in the first production runs this has...
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