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Posted: 1/22/2022 8:34:21 PM EDT

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much better than most ham setups

split bolts are not the best, specially for outdoors
C-taps are much better if you can find a way to install 'em (rental crimpers?)

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Yea they look good, but the cost of crimpers?

Posted: 1/22/2022 9:12:58 PM EDT

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thats why I mentioned rentals or maybe you know an electrician friend? ask in Team (?)

but you gotta do what you gotta do.. still grounding it better than %99 of all other ham installations

Posted: 1/23/2022 12:48:17 PM EDT

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thats why I mentioned rentals or maybe you know an electrician friend? ask in Team (?)

but you gotta do what you gotta do.. still grounding it better than %99 of all other ham installations

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I also forgot to mention that they will be going through a piece of 1/4" (hopefully!) copper plate. Assuming I can get one without paying an arm and a leg for it from my local welding company.

Posted: 1/23/2022 1:13:52 PM EDT

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I LOVE this pic.

Jeeps FOR THE WIN.

If you posted this on https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?forums/ham-radio-gear-for-sale.7/

LIKE NEW $375

nobody would batt an eye.

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......and some dumbass would buy it

Posted: 1/23/2022 2:11:43 PM EDT

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I LOVE this pic.

Jeeps FOR THE WIN.

If you posted this on https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?forums/ham-radio-gear-for-sale.7/

LIKE NEW $375

nobody would batt an eye.

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......and some dumbass would buy it

https://i.imgur.com/1gONYWR.jpeg

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@RED_5, @Derek45,

I'll either get some pretty good offers or I'll be banned. We taking bets?

https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/for-sale-like-new-kenwood-tm-271a.797377/

Posted: 1/23/2022 2:40:40 PM EDT

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@RED_5, @Derek45,

I'll either get some pretty good offers or I'll be banned. We taking bets?

https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/for-sale-like-new-kenwood-tm-271a.797377/

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I just fent, and gave you a like before they nuke it

Posted: 1/24/2022 12:02:51 AM EDT

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Posted: 1/24/2022 1:32:17 AM EDT

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I just fent, and gave you a like before they nuke it

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So far I've been "offered" $475 for "the pair" (I assume he wants the CB too) or a trade for a ham sandwich.

Something tells me they aren't taking the "ad" seriously.

Posted: 1/24/2022 2:51:55 AM EDT

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looks like you got the height thing taken care of

I'd go wild with that amount of space to work with. HF / VHF, wire antennas, tower, etc.. I'm jelly

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Indeed!

Nice elevation, OP!

Posted: 1/24/2022 11:44:28 AM EDT

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OP

I also have a Diamond F22A VHF antenna. It's a solid performer. I sparyed the white fiberglass with black flex seal and it blends into the background.

Posted: 1/28/2022 5:16:57 PM EDT

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I also have a Diamond F22A VHF antenna. It's a solid performer. I sparyed the white fiberglass with black flex seal and it blends into the background.

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That was a mistake, the DXE sort said it was a dual 2m/70cm band antenna and I didn't catch it until later. I'm now planning on the Diamond X200. It's an 8.3 ft dual band.

Here is my latest design:

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