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Tech808
Moderator
Username: Tech808
Post Number: 7071
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 - 1:01 pm: | 
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This Topic has been moved here from the Open Area of the Copper Forum.
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Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 747
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, September 02, 2005 - 10:06 pm: |
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Bar the power handling ability, on a barfoot radio does the Astatic 1k transmit and recieve the same as the 3k?
Mikefromms |
Wolverine
Intermediate Member
Username: Wolverine
Post Number: 476
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 6:00 am: |
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Mikefromms, barring the power handling capabilities between the 2 antennas, all things being equal, it depends on the terrain (Flatlands, or city)?, elevation- (are you on a mountain, or in a valley)?, where the antenna is mounted on a vehicle (roof, trunk etc.)?, are you talking during skip conditions (Day), or at night?. There are so many variables from installation to condition's. But, to answer your post, I'd go for the taller of the 2 antennas. You can talk barefoot with a coat hanger, if mother nature cooperates. Do a "Search", for the thread "55 gallon drum lids for ground planes". Interesting "Homebrew" thread for innovator's, as far as mobile antenna installs. Final verdict, go with 3k for your peace of mind, and just in case you might want to use some "fire in the wire", in the future. But you'd better get a 3-pad or quad -pad mount to keep her from blowing off your vehicle (5 ft of winloading) . Hope this helps.
Wolverine. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 748
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 9:41 am: |
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Got bunches of antennas. I'm thinking about the Astatic 1k or 3k. I don't use anything but the Galaxy dx 95T in the car; so, I figured the 1k would do the job. I'm studying the predator 10k and the Astatics right now. I would get the tri-mag mount for sure!
Thanks,
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Wolverine
Intermediate Member
Username: Wolverine
Post Number: 481
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 9:58 am: |
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Don't forget to check out the thread I suggested for entertainment purposes, Mikefromms. And mention galaxy radios around Patzerozero, LOL.
Wolverine. |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1372
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 10:15 am: |
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i've given up on mikefromms, wolverine. let him go with his lil ole 95t . but i still like him anyways. he's on COPPER FORUM, right?!
HOWEVER, mike(hope all's OK in your corner of MS), i've posted NUMEROUS times regarding my astatic 3k experiences...LOVED it! just doesn't handle ANYWHERE near 3kw before going POOF. 2 of 'em. back to my predator 10k. BOTH require 3-mag mount. or duct tape . SWR's on diamond sx100 DO NOT MOVE with predator. bird shows reflect of 1%. over 800+ khz of bandwidth. astatic was GOOD, but NOT that good, & that easily obtained.
i've heard all the 102" whip stories. i'll stick with my predator 10k 22" shaft double coil.
thankyou...
vanillagorilla requested photographic evidence that my baby pickup truck exists-as if he never heard it-will see what i can do over the weekend |
Troublemaker
Intermediate Member
Username: Troublemaker
Post Number: 167
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 9:13 pm: |
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I've talked to the baby pickup truck,I know it's out there!!! how about a pic.? |
Vanillagorilla
Intermediate Member
Username: Vanillagorilla
Post Number: 173
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, September 03, 2005 - 9:32 pm: |
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Just wanna know what it looks like in the parking lot when I see it  I'd post a pic of my Lame Jeep with the S-9 install but one you've seen one...well you know. Slowy working on a mobile skip shooter myself...I'll cover the east end you shoot from the west.
Hank (likes pics...gets ideas)
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Bigbob
Senior Member
Username: Bigbob
Post Number: 2167
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 2:13 pm: |
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How about a copper electronics product,like the 10k 7' adjustable knight stick with the 4-pad mega-magnet mount or a ball mount on the roof and rg213 type cl-2 to your 95t.Bigbob |
Patzerozero
Senior Member
Username: Patzerozero
Post Number: 1396
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 12:04 am: |
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you ruined it with the 95t, bigbob
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Wolverine
Intermediate Member
Username: Wolverine
Post Number: 488
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 5:27 am: |
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Every time I see your avatar, or is it called an icon, with the galaxy radio crossed out, I bust a gut.  . What did a galaxy ever do to you. .
Wolverine. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 759
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 5:44 pm: |
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I sure like my Galaxy dx 95T and Roadmaster Z-180 in my car. I've found a winning combination. I'd like to try an Asatic 3k before buying one to see if it will outperform my z-180 in my case. I think it would be a tall order. The Z-180 has consistently outtalked my Wilson 1000. Sorry, to report this or burst any bubbles. It surprised me too!
Mikefromms |
Wolverine
Intermediate Member
Username: Wolverine
Post Number: 499
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 3:42 am: |
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Well Mikefromms, as the old saying goes, "Whatever floats your boat". Glad to see that that antenna works for your winning combination.  .
Wolverine. |
Mikefromms
Advanced Member
Username: Mikefromms
Post Number: 760
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 10:35 am: |
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I wish you guys could hear my Galaxy DX 95T with the Z-180. You'd be impressed. I don't hear "come back on that" said much any more. It's working better than my old setup of a radio with an amp. I guess the 95T is tuned up at the factory just right. Everyone says to leave this antenna alone; that, it makes my set up sound like a rolling base station. If I ever get another mobile antenna I'll try the Astatic 3k but the more I use the z-180 the more I like it.
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