I have to admit I actually see his point.
It is true though, the higher you put the load the lower the take-off angle and greater the distance which is why I've often heard drivers talking on Firestik antennas 30 miles away.
This antenna talked 85 miles (mobile to base) with a Stryker radio going into a straight 6 Class C amplifier.
(I'm sure it was a freak occurrance. All the stars were in alignment that day)
top load vs center load antenna
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Because I thought that the guy made a good point
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I think he was just talking about the guy saying aircraft antennas are the best ones or something like that
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Actually if ya look at a 10k,its more of a mid load rather than a top..I played around with a 10k k's top mast and make it 50% shorter with so so results..
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Top load 5/8 wave wire wound glass antenna is the answer to the OP's question. The thicker the glass rod the better, as tall as you can run on your truck.
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Reading comprehension issues? Lack of inferred common sense?
What part of "as tall as you can run on your truck" eludes your thinking?Highwayman1224, slim6596 and rabbiporkchop Thank this.
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