XPost: alt.autos.mini, ba.bicycles, rec.ponds
XPost: rec.radio.amateur.policy, alt.family.mark, rec.radio.shortwave
On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:38:59 -0500, wrote:
>
>"Crazy Horse" wrote in message
>news:MPG.20e30cd8127ec12f9896b0@news.west.earthlink.net...
>In article , PowerHouseCom@privatebox.net
>says...
>> "Crazy Horse" wrote in message
>> news:MPG.20e24fbc40a0207b9896ac@news.west.earthlink.net...
>> > Of course, being as clueless as I am, I'm not even sure what the
>> > "shaft" is, much less do I know which would be a better size for
>> > installing on a 387 Peterbilt. I'm hoping to order one of these
>> > tomorrow morning from RadioOutfitter.com, but I don't know which to get:
>> > the 5 or 10" shaft model.
>>
>> That "Shaft" is the section between the antenna mount, and the base of the
>> coil. This portion of the antenna isn't really part of the antenna (i.e.
>> doesn't transmit). Basically what this is for is to extend the antenna up
>> into the air, the object of which is, to get the _coil_ ABOVE the cab of
>> the
>> truck to allow for a proper radiation pattern. The easiest way to decide
>> is
>> to measure the distance from the antenna mount to the top of the cap
>> (straight up into the air, not towards the cab). Choose which ever will
>> get
>> you above, or as close to above, the cabs roof, without overshooting too
>> much. A longer shaft = higher wind drag, so if you can get above with the
>> 5" one, then don't bother with the 10".
>
>Thanks. Much appreciated.
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>Marqueer enjoys the 9 inch shaft.
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