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Old 06-01-2009, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jparks29 View Post
Looking at going low profile, only way I can think of doing that is with a wire dipole mounted behind the bumper...

Two problems I'm thinking of...

Vertical Vs. Horizontal polarization, easy 3-6db loss.... Reflection from metal bumper, which would be within about 2 inches from the antenna itself....

Looking @ vhf/uhf @ 110 watts...

Suggestions?
I installed one of these antennas once with very disapointing results for the owner
and he did not have a 110W radio. I think they are a gimmick/garbage and would not
recomend it especially with a 110W radio. Most stealth antennas are not rated for
110W and also for the reasons you stated above I would steer clear of them.
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