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High Sierra motorized antennas	Reply
by N8LXR on July 10, 2001	Mail this to a friend!
Has anyone used the High Sierra motorized HF antenna? I am considering purchasing one and would appreciate any comments, experiences, or advice on mounting it on my new Toyota Tacoma pick up truck. 73 to all! Tim N8LXR morsenut@aol.com

RE: High Sierra motorized antennas	Reply
by WB2WIK on July 10, 2001	Mail this to a friend!
Yes, and it works very well. Follow the provided instructions with regards to mounting and grounding, and you'll be pleased with the results. Since this is a large, heavy antenna it does require a strong mounting system; with a pickup, that shouldn't be an issue, especially if you have a trailer hitch! 73 de Steve WB2WIK/6

RE: High Sierra motorized antennas	Reply
by K9EID on July 10, 2001	Mail this to a friend!
Tim: Have been operating mobile since 1957 when I had a Harvey Wells TBS50D in a 1957 Ford Ranchero. Have had many different antennas with the Hustler staying the longest - UNTIL Jim Heath sent me his High Sierra. WOW! There is nothing like it. It is built well. Looks good and works like a champ - everywhere, including six meters. I was amazed at that. Remove the whip and using just the coil, outperforms any 6M hip I have ever had. 17 meters is just a gas as is 40, 20, 15, 10 - just move the coil up into it's respecitve position by watching the SWR meter on the IC 706 and you are in business. I don't use it on 75 and there may be better things for that low frequency band but I a rarely on the air at night so don't miss it. This works so good, I am about ready to install a beautiful white powder coated HS 1500 that Jim built special for my 1956 Thunderbird and the KWM-1! Yep, vintage mobile but I wouldn't think of anything other than the High Sierra.

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