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Date:         Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:32:24 -0500
Reply-To:     Steven Shane <s.shane@POBOX.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steven Shane <s.shane@POBOX.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westfalia CB Antenna
Comments: To: bpchristensen1@home.com
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>Great idea, though I wonder if it causes the wing window to whistle...


>I have one of these antennas, and while they work, the range is VERY
>limited.  (I'd say line of sight for about 1/2 mile at best).  Good enough
>for caravaning, as long as you are not on winding mountainous roads where
>you don't have LOS.


Whistle? Nope, the rubber seal is as tight as a bug in a rug, but you do
loose use of the window. :^(


Range so so? Yep, but then unless you have a big huge antenna coming from
the top of the Van how can you get good range and still have it fit through
a car wash or in your garage?


- Steve in Columbus
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