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Mobile Antenna: PRESIDENT Texas 1800

slowmover

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Have to make runs every so often across a rural property where low tree branches are an occurrence. 4-5/strikes each way. About 1-2’ of antenna “hit”.

So far, not a problem. Crawl speed due to cow path being followed. Set the TurboDiesel into First and idle along using clutch & brakes to modify headway.

With a PRESIDENT Lincoln + V2 and a DSP extension speaker am getting good enough reports. (The new Washington is the replacement).

I’ve too many component controls to have to balance against each other for optimum performance, but when I do is when the 7’ class of antennas really shine.

If you find a T1800 NOS and deal with its design . . there’s no hard feelings.

Another man used some sort of film wrap to “hide” the chrome base. Said it didn’t seem to affect performance. That done (and a more low-key mount than mine) this antenna would almost disappear. He would loosen the base and lay the whip flat to listen thru his work day (contractor; usually for SSB DX). Raised it up at quitting time to participate on his long drives to his home. It was his experience 4-5/years ago convinced me I wanted VG SSB performance, so I saved and got the gear he ran (radio & antenna of Linc + Texas).

Yeah, it’s obvious I’m running a tall antenna. But it’s not neon glare, either. The mid coil antennas are what jump out at one.

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