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KK9H
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 15, 2011 13:23
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I've owned one for years
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I had a Kenwood TM-742A with 2M/220/440 in my car for many years. I also had a tri-band Austin Metropolitan mounted on the trunk lid for this rig. They were a wonderful combination. I no longer have the rig, but the Austin antenna still looks like new after 20 years of use. I now have it mounted on a Larsen mag-mount and use it as a universal purpose antenna. It is very sturdy and durable. Electrically, it is a quarter wave antenna on all three bands and it works exactly as a quarter wave antenna should. I am glad these are still available.
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N2MWE
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 15, 2011 07:30
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Nice
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Sleeper antenna. I use it on my Ford Escape, and like the fact that it's short and doesn't whack tree branches. I live in southeast NYS, so there is no problem hitting any repeaters in the area. Did quite well on my cross country trip as well. Definitely recommend it.
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N7TRZ
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Rating: 4/5
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Jan 7, 2009 21:49
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good dualband performer
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is a good all-around antenna for urban dual-band operation. Smaller than the typical 2/70, it doesn't attract attention to itself. It resists weathering well, and is fairly durable, but the center contact is easily damaged on the NMO as evidenced by the warning included. Do not screw this antenna down too much when fitting it to your mount! It needs a little space to allow the rubber collar to flex if the antenna takes a hit. Once the contact is bent, it tends to break if you try to unbend it. You have been warned.
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WW1LP
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 13, 2006 07:52
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Great Performance
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This antenna performs incredible. Low profile, Inexpensive, durable.
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KB1KIX
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 11, 2005 05:50
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fantastic
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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very durable.
Living in the hills of southern New England, I needed an antenna with no gain.
Worked like a charm.
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