best antenna for 20 foot of pipe

**the caveman** · 01-28-2014, 03:18 PM

I would use an antron 99 or an imax 2000 if your on a budget. If you want a beam get a maco v-quad.

**Gordon Gekko** · 01-28-2014, 03:31 PM

Antron will bleed all over the place and the Imax follows suit. Maco V58 is an excellent choice for a reasonable priced vertical. Rumor has it the Sirio Gaymaster is decent but you can't put much power through it.

I believe the old Penetraor has been resurrected as of late. That would be another great option. Here's a link:
http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/hgn-spt-500

I've seen a 30 year old penetrator survive a NJ Nor'Easter unscathed. Good piece of equipment.

**Tallman** · 05-18-2014, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by Gordon Gekko

Antron will bleed all over the place and the Imax follows suit.

Antennas DO NOT cause splatter. The crappy radio gear that has been modified by a non-professional tech causes splatter. Splatter is usually caused by over modulation. The antennas simply radiate what ever is in the bandwidth of the design. Garbage in, garbage out.

**BOOTY MONSTER** · 01-28-2014, 11:45 PM

since you have a 2970 i'll recommend a gainmaster .

http://cbradiomagazine.com/Antenna%2...%20Review.html

it has a very wide usable bandwidth covering much more of the frequency range your 2970 covers than any CB antenna . if you already have a external tuner try a vector 4000 if you don't get high winds and ice . if you get pretty harsh weather the penetrator already suggested is a great antenna .

**Boozer** · 01-29-2014, 12:51 PM

You are more than welcome here sir .. Stay away from fiberglass if you can ..Good Luck .....

**Gordon Gekko** · 01-31-2014, 05:33 PM

Why do people who cant hack it on Mauldroppers come on this site and insult it? If you have a beef with MD take it up over there...if you can stand it.

**Boozer** · 02-01-2014, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Gordon Gekko

Why do people who cant hack it on Mauldroppers come on this site and insult it? If you have a beef with MD take it up over there...if you can stand it.

1st I didn't say i couldn't hack MD , don't put words in my mouth ... DUMMIE!!!!!!!!!!

2nd I thought JJ was rude to the old man ....

**Gordon Gekko** · 02-01-2014, 09:23 AM

1st, no you can't hack MD. Your badass burn of "Dummie" proves that. Further, the word is spelled "DummY". Next time you use it, spell it correctly so you don't end up looking like the DummY.

2nd JJD forgot more about antennas than most people even know. He is a nice guy who is free with his knowledge, in this case he was being a little cheeky with the fellow. Read his sunsequent posts and you will clearly see he is helping the guy.

3rd Have a wonderful day.

**Boozer** · 02-01-2014, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Gordon Gekko

1st, no you can't hack MD. Your badass burn of "Dummie" proves that. Further, the word is spelled "DummY". Next time you use it, spell it correctly so you don't end up looking like the DummY.

2nd JJD forgot more about antennas than most people even know. He is a nice guy who is free with his knowledge, in this case he was being a little cheeky with the fellow. Read his sunsequent posts and you will clearly see he is helping the guy.

3rd Have a wonderful day.

I like dummy with and e ,,, DUMMIE.... U JJ,s BOYGUARD ???? BAHHAAA

**fly442** · 02-09-2014, 09:27 PM

I think i did not give much info on what i am doing. I am just wanting to talk to some of my old cb guys and most live 40 to 50 miles.I will when the ground thaw's have 21' of pipe and have it braced at about 12"high.thanks fly442