You got me all excited for a moment, but the spec sheet indicates that the M10008 is only rated for 144-174 MHz @ 1.8:1.
Lotsa field experience taught me spec sheets and reality are not always the same thing.
You got me all excited for a moment, but the spec sheet indicates that the M10008 is only rated for 144-174 MHz @ 1.8:1.
No they don't go out of business cause most HAMS are cheap as sh*t.
I love Sti-Co's Flexi Whip 1/4 wave antenna. I've been using it for work and for personal use and it just lasts. It can take a beating and I've yet to see one break. They are a bit expensive when compared to regular 1/4 waves, but they are meant to last.
Lotsa field experience taught me spec sheets and reality are not always the same thing.
how do they go out of business if someone's too cheap to buy their allegedly "bad" stuff? Getting a cheapskate to let go of their money means it's some pretty good equipment.
Lotsa field experience taught me spec sheets and reality are not always the same thing.
You got me all excited for a moment, but the spec sheet indicates that the M10008 is only rated for 144-174 MHz @ 1.8:1.
Very nice! Thanks for the plot. I may just have to get one of those EMWave wideband models.This is a plot of the EMWave wide band 1/4.
Very nice! Thanks for the plot. I may just have to get one of those EMWave wideband models.
...But the Larsens shake off the mistreatment and just keep working year after year.
how do they go out of business if someone's too cheap to buy their allegedly "bad" stuff? Getting a cheapskate to let go of their money means it's some pretty good equipment.
Yet, you haven't suggested any particular manufacturer or part number in this thread.
If you look at emergency service workers and their vehicles, you will basically never see a ham antenna on their roof. Why? It's because they do not hold up like commercial ones and it is frustrating to have things break when you really need it to work. While I was at Motorola I learned a lot of it can also (although not exclusively) be the attitude of the people responsible. For example they certainly got upset when I proved that certain "hobby" equipment outperformed certain commercial equipment. I have decades old Larsen antennas that still work great. The same Larsen that also makes ham antennas?
Ever hit a tree with your antenna at -40 at about 45mph? I have..... many times. The ham brand antennas will shatter. The entire antenna, or just the fiberglass-covered radiator? If it's the fiberglass, I've seen that happen on commercial antennas, too.
From what you guys have been saying, I’m really liking the NMOQ. That EMWave isn’t looking too bad either.
I asked a question regarding antenna position in the roof on a FB group and WOW man. Those dudes like to argue lol. It’s been fun reading everyone’s real world findings with different set ups