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KF5KOI
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Rating: 1/5
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Oct 16, 2011 17:32
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Intermittened Swr
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Purchased the RM-40S with short mast to use as a mobile on a F-250 truck. Good antenna on receive but on transmit swr is not repeatable from one transmission to the next and forget going mobile with it. I am using a whip or hamstick for other bands without any issues so guess it is time to replace the Hustler with something that is reliable.
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N3AWS
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 29, 2011 07:40
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Inexpensive & effective
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used these antennas on 20, 15, and 40 in GA, FL QSO Parties and Field Day with good results since 2003. By far, most of my QSO's were on 20 meters, followed by 15 and lastly 40. I operate QRP SSB mostly and have been pleased with performance. I do not trust the 40 meter resonator for operation in motion, however. I did have one time the 20 meter antenna folded when operating at highway speed, but that was my fault for not having it tight enough. If all goes according to plan, I will be using them this weekend for the FL QSO Party 2011. Look for my mobile on 20 SSB to hear them on the air!
73, Jim N3AWS
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N5XTR
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 31, 2010 12:49
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New and Old Setup, Both Great!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I was given an old setup of standard resonators (10,15,20,40,75m) and mast with center fold over. This setup was given to me by a ham who got them at a hamfest in 1973. They worked great for 2 years but previous repairs to the mast were wearing down. I bought a new mast with a lowered fold over, and Super resonators for 20, 40, 80m. I didn't see a big difference in the construction. Of course the resonators are bigger, the whip clutch was changed to set screws, the mast was the same construction.
The performance of these antennas are superb. Just look at the mobile antenna comparison in the November 2007 QST.
I even used the old setup QRPp and got 539 -> 589 reports on CW on 1 watt.
These antennas work Great.
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VE7REN
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Rating: 2/5
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Feb 11, 2010 05:18
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alright when they work
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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have had this setup of 80/40/10/17 for 4 years. work fair. water and weather really change this antennas swr,and performance. varies dayly a few kc.cheap set scews to hold whip in place.the water runs down the whip into the coil. i put silicone around the entry point on the coil,and still moisture goti n and created corrosion and grime,preventing good contact.for the money..........i guess they are a good starter mobile antenna . but i will never buy another.will be looking for something else now
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N4DBM
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 29, 2010 04:36
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Great Antennas!
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I own and operate the "super" resonators (higher power, more bandwidth) on 20 and 40 meters, and the standard resonator for 60 meters. They work well and seem to be constructed well. I am using a short mast (MO-4) and got all three bands to match up fine with the short mast. The bandwidth is what it claims. The match is pretty good, and the performance is what to be expected with a loaded whip. I am using the tri-band adapter, running 3 bands on the same mast and the performance is still excellent. I'd recommend these to anyone who doesn't mind having larger antennas on a vehicle. I have seriously enjoyed HF mobile with these antennas and for the price, you can't beat it.
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AC4RD
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Rating: 4/5
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Aug 1, 2009 10:33
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No complaints so far
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I used to work HF mobile from a big sedan with Hamsticks on a trunk-lid mount. I wanted to get active again from the car but now I'm driving a tiny econobox and park at work in a garage with only 8' of clearance. My old Hamsticks would not fit.
The last couple of weeks I've been using Hustler RM-17 and RM-20 resonators on the 36" mast sold by DX Engineering. Mounted at bumper level, this setup is just short enough to fit in my garage at work.
I've actually been a bit surprised at how well this setup is working. With ordinary band conditions and noise, if I hear someone at S5 or better, I can generally work him. Occasionally I can do much better. The reports I get are usually 3-4 S units down from the ones I give--if someone's S7 (5 by 7) in my car, he's likely to give me a 53 or 54.
I've only had them a couple of weeks, so I don't know how they'll hold up. But I've been pleased with the Hustlers so far: good performance considering the compromises in size and mounting location, and a good price. I'm also pleased with the DXEng mast--very nice workmanship, and their customer support is great.
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KD5XB
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Rating: 1/5
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May 8, 2009 16:27
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So long, old friend...
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used Hustler antennas since the '70's, on CB and later in the ham bands. The older stuff was GREAT, it was built like a tank, and just WORKED. The later stuff has been going downhill, and just today I started working with two new resonators, an RM20 and an RM17. I AM SHOCKED that they have been cheapened so much -- they no longer have that bulletproof clutch device, now they use two set screws to hold the tip rod in place, and overall they just look cheap. I'll use these until they fail -- probably in 6 months or less -- and then I'm going to have to go looking for something else.
So long, old friend...
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AB7FS
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 29, 2009 00:36
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Good antenna
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Back in the 1970's I used a Hustler mounted on the rear deck of my Impala for many years - mostly on 20 metres - and occasionally on 80 metres.
At the time I lived in the Yukon Territory and frequently drove between Haines Junction and Whitehorse. My late night trips were spent chatting on the radio - it was common to work Europe and the South Pacific on the same night. The 'rare' contacts included Kure Island and Fernando de Norona. Not sure how many contacts logged (yes I did log them) but it was certainly in the thousands :-)
Now I'm installing a Yaesu FT857D in the car (after my summer trip -- six weeks in E51 :-) and I'm looking at mobile antennas again. The Hustler STILL looks good - of course - with a solid state rig I may need a tuner - can't load it up like the old Yaesu FT101 :-).
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WD0BC
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 30, 2009 09:20
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HUSTLERS bring project together!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Retirement project comes together with Hustlers.
Recently retired I traded for an old ICOM IC-725. After repairs I installed it in my 98 Ford Ranger pickup.
I had used Hustlers years ago for a short time on HF mobile but no real test. I was not able to leave the rig in the vehicle.
Two months ago I started investigating again installing the ICOM in my vehicle.
I was talking about my mobile plans on the local repeater and was GIVEN a Hustler setup.
I received a long fiberglass mast with quick disconnect and an 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter resonator.
I installed a "Christmastree" tri-mount and put on the 80, 40 and 20 resonators. The unit was mounted on a trailer ball mount. I tuned the stubs in the center of the ham bands for each band using my MFJ 249 and stuck my LDG R-11 tuner in the line.
I have worked 15 countries in three weeks. I seem to talk to anyone I call. I am sure that the "mobile" on the end of my call helps but these "antiques" work to the hilt.
I sure am glad I came across these. I do not think that the Ham-sticks would have been as good and certainly could not work different bands without a lot of changing around.
HUSTLERS ROCK!
Sometimes the "OLD" established stuff beats NEW stuff hands down.
The ONLY thing that I would consider trading these for is the "TARHEEL", but would have to think long and hard.
I rate them 5 of 5 in my log.
NOW for mobile CW and the 5 speed stick shift! OH MY!
WD0BC
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KD3JF
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 12, 2009 02:55
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Worked DX
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have used the Hustler with the Super Resonators for many years. I use the 20 meter resonator most of the time and have worked European DX from Maryland. Installation is important. I have a van and use a 2 ft mast into the trailer hitch hole and then screw in the Hustler mast and resonator.
In the 80s I ran 2 hustlers on the rear of a station wagon. One time I had report of 20 over 9 for 150 miles and worked the other station from Indiana back to Michigan. The advantage over the screwdriver antennas is that the super resonator has its wire turns wide spaced. You will not have hot coils if you use the Super Resonator
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