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« on: March 03, 2010, 11:10:17 am » |
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Has anyone used the magnet mount antenna or long range antenna? If so how do they mount to the device. A buddy just got one in and it has the coax cable but there isnt anywhere on the device to hook coax cable to. Thanks
Lance
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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2010, 11:16:56 am » |
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you have to take the oringal antenna off
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Circle C
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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2010, 11:17:10 am » |
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Unscrew the rubber antenna on the handheld, then attach the coax in it's place.
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« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2010, 11:23:16 am » |
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thanks guys!! thats easy enough!! have yall had good luck with using the long range or vehicle mount antenna?
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Circle C
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« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2010, 11:26:45 am » |
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I had my own Magnetic mount antenna made. The photo is not real clear, but that reads 7 miles!  |
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2010, 09:02:55 pm » |
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Hey Circle C,
Where did you have this antenna mount made? I sure would like to get one.
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Circle C
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2010, 09:38:01 pm » |
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I had it made at a local two way radio shop.
whip antenna tuned to 152.5 mhz, with a 3 db gain.
coax to SMA connector, and a magnetic base.
Using that info, any two way radio shop can make one. If you don't have a local shop, look up Baytown Communications in Baytown, Tx and they can make one for you.
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« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2010, 09:48:16 pm » |
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CAUTION****
Hey guys, not for sure if the garmin is like this, but some equipment I have, if you have it on, you better have the antenna attached..May want to turn the garmin off between changing antennas. May be something to check with garmin on. Just a word of advice..
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« Reply #8 on: March 09, 2010, 09:51:20 pm » |
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mississippi hog,
The radio guy told me to turn mine off if there is no antenna connected. I think he said it can burn up the finals... Can't say I have always heeded his warnings though.
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« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2010, 09:53:12 pm » |
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Circle C,
Thanks. How much will this run me? Is 7 miles the longest you can get out of it?
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