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Old 10-16-2015, 07:10 PM   #3
N4MU Papi
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Location: Florida
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Living proof: I use a Tarheel 300A mounted just to the rear of the cab (F350 Lariat Crew Cab) on the lip of the bed (Breedlove extended mount with disconnect). I run the control line (choke at antenna!) and coax (coax choke right there at ant base) into the fiver and have the FT-450D set up in the bedroom. About 75 feet cable. It is not used in motion of course but with the Pickup parked to the rear of the RV. I also use the MFJ programmable tuner for 10 preset stops and it works great. Very pleased with the antenna...seems to be VERY good considering what and where it is and with 100 watts. I have been able to work most everything I hear except in pile ups (but I got a few of those too). Have a 1 inch wide ground strap from the mount to the side of the bed (attached under where the bungie lugs bolt to frame) and I think that makes a difference. Bottom line: Works well!
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