|
New to Ham Radio?
My Profile
Community
Articles
Forums
News
Reviews
Friends Remembered
Strays
Survey Question
Operating
Contesting
DX Cluster Spots
Propagation
Resources
Calendar
Classifieds
Ham Exams
Ham Links
List Archives
News Articles
Product Reviews
QSL Managers
Site Info
eHam Help (FAQ)
Support the site
The eHam Team
Advertising Info
Vision Statement
About eHam.net
|
|
You can
write your own review of the California Bug-Smasher (CB-S), Mobile Antennas.
|
KQ6MD
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Apr 6, 2003 21:33
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
GREAT PERFORMER!!
|
Time owned: 6 to 12 months
|
|
THIS IS ONE OF THE EASIEST ANTENNA'S I HAVE EVER USED. IT IS VERY EFFICIENT. THE WAY THEY "CLAMP" TO CHANGE THE INDUCTANCE IS VERY SECURE AND FOOL PROOF. IT HAS A GOOD AND SIMPLE DESIGN THAT SHOULD LAST A LONG TIME AND PROVIDE GOOD SERVICE TO YOU. PARTS ARE AVALIABLE AND JAY WILL HELP YOU OVER THE PHONE WHEN YOU NEED IT. AND IT DOES HANDLE 1000-WATTS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AT ALL.. 73 AND HAPPY MOBILE'ING...
|
|
K5DUT
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Aug 9, 2002 13:05
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
An effecient mobile antenna that will handle high power
|
Time owned: 0 to 3 months
|
As an antenna expermenter I find the California Bug-Smasher inductor design quick & easy to use with several different loading configurations. The method of contact with the inductor is positive & offers a connection that will not fail with the use of high power.
The antenna performs on the air with excellent results (signal reports equal to or better than several other popular designs) & offers quick & easy change of inductance to suit what ever need the owner requires.
|
|
WA6MCL
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Jul 24, 2002 12:10
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
Very Well Made
|
Time owned: months
|
|
I've seen this antenna up close and it really is made well. It's Heavy Duty construction makes it great for RV's and off roading. The coil appears to have a very high Q made on a nice coil form having tin plated 12 AWG wire.
|
|
ZS6AN
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Jul 22, 2002 12:29
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
EXCELLENT !!
|
Time owned: 3 to 6 months
|
|
I am using the K6MB Californian Bug Smasher model number CB-S-L. It was a replacement for my previously well used and good performing Viper (South Africa antenna similar to a Hustler). I find the CB-S-L an excellent performer. I run only 100 watts from an IC706, and regularly manage mobile - mobile QSO's on 20m LP between South Africa and California. On 40m, it easily outperforms other Screw Driver / Cente Loaded / Base Loaded type antennas during parking lot shootouts. It is easy to change bands, and works well on all bands I have tried from 40m - 10m. It does require a heavy mast and spring coil, but in my books the antenna is a winner. Workmanship and quality can not be faulted !
|
|
K6MB
|
Rating: 5/5
|
Jul 22, 2002 00:26
|
Send this review to a friend
|
|
Excellent Performance
|
Time owned: 3 to 6 months
|
Although these antennas are not motorized, the ease of tuning, especially with the pre set STOPS
is quick and foolproof. Excellent performance, very well built.
|
|
If you have any questions, problems, or suggestions about Reviews,
please email your Reviews Manager.
|
|
|
|
|
