R/C 85 posts Jul 19, 2010 6:35 PM	can anyone tell me anything about a pat 12??? a friend gave me this 12 ft. fiberglass base antenna that i have found no reviews just a price like 68$. it has 2 tuneing rings and i cant get the swr's below a 2? i would be gr8ful for any info or if this a cheap p.o.s. i can 86 it. thanks for the help in advance.
Bubba 973 posts Jul 19, 2010 8:44 PM	---------- I had a couple,,, gave one away,,, gave one to my son,,,, they are pretty weak on 11 meter ,,,, Antron 99 is far,,,, FAR better ,,,,, never pay $68 for a Patriot,, the A99 is around 60,,, way better antenna !!! Maybe if you have a small business or storage yard, and just want short range communication,, it may be ok,, but never for $68,,,, Free-Beer-Friday @ Bubba's ManCave ! Bubba P-Town, Illinois Galaxy Saturn-Astatic AST-878DM Mic-Imax2K [ManCave radio] Galaxy 2547-Workman Silver Salute Mic-Imax2K [Living Room radio] Ch 22 Local [ Bubba } 38 LSB Long Distance { Bubba 3512 }
BOOTYMONSTER 907 posts Jul 20, 2010 12:02 PM	id rather use a dipole , at least its a whole antenna with a ground element . ---------- 2018 xtreme mic uniden washington palomar 225 astatic 700 audio authority 2/77 power supply home brew groundplane antenna
Bubba 974 posts Jul 20, 2010 2:56 PM	---------- Imax 2k is my choice,, performs well,,,, '0' maintenance, and installation hassles. Free-Beer-Friday @ Bubba's ManCave ! Bubba P-Town, Illinois Galaxy Saturn-Astatic AST-878DM Mic-Imax2K [ManCave radio] Galaxy 2547-Workman Silver Salute Mic-Imax2K [Living Room radio] Ch 22 Local [ Bubba } 38 LSB Long Distance { Bubba 3512 }
R/C 86 posts Jul 20, 2010 5:31 PM	ok guys thanks, i threw it up on the pole after work yesterday without tuning it, i a rush, well i had a 2.0 swr. got home today and said well ill try to tune it in, aint happining. biggest p.o.s. i have ever seen. guess ill be saving my money up.
R/C 87 posts Jul 20, 2010 5:34 PM	one more thing, lets run a pole, antron 99 or i max 2000?
BOOTYMONSTER 908 posts Jul 20, 2010 10:07 PM	maco 5/8 or workman 58 ---------- 2018 xtreme mic uniden washington palomar 225 astatic 700 audio authority 2/77 power supply home brew groundplane antenna
Bubba 975 posts Jul 20, 2010 10:49 PM	---------- It can be about budget,too,,, A99 great antenna for normal use,,,, Imax2K,,, is a bump up from A99,,,, maco 5/8 must be very good also never had one,,, what is the 'best' ground plane,,,,, ???????????? may get many answers,, that is why there are CB forums,,,,,,,,, Free-Beer-Friday @ Bubba's ManCave ! Bubba P-Town, Illinois Galaxy Saturn-Astatic AST-878DM Mic-Imax2K [ManCave radio] Galaxy 2547-Workman Silver Salute Mic-Imax2K [Living Room radio] Ch 22 Local [ Bubba } 38 LSB Long Distance { Bubba 3512 }
Butcher318 2026 posts Jul 21, 2010 4:04 AM	For the money an A-99 is a great performer. A step up would be to a 5/8 wave IMAX 2000 and then the Maco. If money is not a concern this is the best Omni made period. http://www.a1antennas.com/
BOOTYMONSTER 909 posts Jul 21, 2010 12:25 PM	the i10k is a great 5/8 antenna , but everything ive read says the sigma4 and its modern day wannabe copies is better at both tx and rx . the problem with them is that the sigma4 is no longer made and you will pay a pretty penny for a used one , and the the sigma copies are kinda flimsy and should only be used in mild weather areas . ---------- 2018 xtreme mic uniden washington palomar 225 astatic 700 audio authority 2/77 power supply home brew groundplane antenna
wldgoos 798 posts Jul 28, 2010 6:52 AM	If I had the dough, the Interceptor 10K would be atop my pole.. But my IMAXX 2K is a great performer...
Butcher318 2029 posts Jul 28, 2010 3:15 PM	Good to see you in there Goos. You said it for sure. I will probably end up putting my IMAX 2K up alittle higher and adding the ground plane kit holding the garage floor down right now. Love to try one some day though.