Austin Spectra - Page 2

reconrider8 · #21 (**permalink**) 01-10-2013, 5:43 PM

Just ordered my spectra today cant wait to get it hooked up in the car and figure out how to run the coax through the car

russellmaher · #22 (**permalink**) 01-11-2013, 5:07 PM

Hi reconrider8: Glad to see you pulled the trigger. Let us know when it comes in and how the install goes for you.

Russell

reconrider8 · #23 (**permalink**) 01-11-2013, 5:31 PM

he said it shipped out today so next week some time

reconrider8 · #24 (**permalink**) 01-15-2013, 4:47 PM

Update: Well guys i got my trunk lip mount in today but my spectra got drop shipped so idk how long it will be before i get my antenna... so the wait continues

reconrider8 · #25 (**permalink**) 01-18-2013, 8:38 AM

I got my antenna i guess yesterday going to put it on today

reconrider8 · #26 (**permalink**) 01-18-2013, 2:38 PM

Update: i got it up and running on my car and man ol man it really opens up lowband and does a dern good job on 150 and 800 also and 450 isnt bad at all either really happy with my money. the only problem i had was i only was sent 1 screw for the trunk lip mount

but im hoping he will send me another one

N2MWE · #27 (**permalink**) 01-19-2013, 7:38 PM

I'm telling you, the Spectra is second on low band only to an antenna cut to the low band frequencies. I am amazed at it.

reconrider8 · #28 (**permalink**) 01-19-2013, 8:26 PM

Yea i caught a check in on 10m from idaho i think it was and i was like holy crap cause ivs never really heard any 10m traffic makes me almost wanna try a long wire

prcguy · #29 (**permalink**) 01-19-2013, 9:19 PM

Its second place to the old A/S MON series and a good tuned low band antenna longer than about 3ft trumps both.
prcguy

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2MWE

I'm telling you, the Spectra is second on low band only to an antenna cut to the low band frequencies. I am amazed at it.

Tom_Pa · #30 (**permalink**) 01-19-2013, 10:32 PM

I have one and I swear by it. It's the best antenna I've ever owned.

reconrider8 · #31 (**permalink**) 01-20-2013, 7:52 AM

Only thing so far is the reception is in and out compared to my tri bander but i think that's cause if height

chandler · #32 (**permalink**) 01-20-2013, 1:32 PM

I used to have it is worked good when I did

Fast1eddie · #33 (**permalink**) 01-20-2013, 1:57 PM

Another Spectra user here! Key to excellent reception-especially low band-is to ensure a solid metal to metal mechanical ground from the mount to the vehicle body, at least where there is metal. Mine is mounted passenger side trunk mount. Like y'all, I get some inquiring looks but that's it. Using a Yaesu VR 500 and a AOR 8200MKIII. Sometimes I swap it out with a Larsen 2/440 dual band and although a nice performing antenna, I eventually return to the Spectra. I'd like to get the ground plane mounting kit for home use but find Austin's street price too high.

Anyway, excellent product and be careful of the fragile inner contact.

reconrider8 · #34 (**permalink**) 01-20-2013, 2:26 PM

What did you for the good ground? Cause mines pretty good but its got some static in it and a couple frequencies kinda get hung up

redhatnick · #35 (**permalink**) 01-20-2013, 9:35 PM

Any pictures yet?

I'm considering ordering the Spectra (with a trunk lip) to go with my PSR-800. I'm hoping this to be the antenna to top all antennas.

Where did you order your Spectra reconrider8?

reconrider8 · #36 (**permalink**) 01-21-2013, 7:13 AM

Yea i got a couple pics ill send you if you want and mine doesnt even touch the car where i have it mounted. Redhat do you want me to email you the pics? If you want to pm me your email ill mail them to you.

russellmaher · #37 (**permalink**) 01-22-2013, 9:26 AM

I've been waiting for this since the end of December, and I would love to see some pics also. Pleeeese!

Russell