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brokenparts · 04-16-08, 11:33 AM

I used to have a cheap antenna that I got at dept store and it worked ok at best. I recently invested in good co-ax and a 4ft adjustable Firestik and tuned it properly with a SWR meter. This difference is night and day for clarity and range.

04-16-08, 11:33 AM	#2
brokenparts IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hillsboro, OR TLCA# 16127 Posts: 2,333	I used to have a cheap antenna that I got at dept store and it worked ok at best. I recently invested in good co-ax and a 4ft adjustable Firestik and tuned it properly with a SWR meter. This difference is night and day for clarity and range. __________________ "Just bump it" I am offended by reality all the time. http://www.cascadecruisers.com/ http://www.myspace.com/zachsu ROTW: http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/198064-rotw-brokenparts-fj-60-a.html