Solarcon 99 or 2000 ?

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If you have the money to get the IMAX 2000 get it and skip the A99. You'll be happy you did. Also make sure to get the GPK. (Ground Plane Kit), for it as well. The A99 should have this installed as well, the GPK. It helps with common mode current and also RFI/TVI.
Then you need to get either antenna up to over 30ft at the base of the antenna. Going lower then that is what will give you more headaches with CMC's, RFI/TVI. This is bleeding onto your neighbors tv, radio, computer speakers, and so on. And possibly your things too. And like I said the Ground Plane Kit is a good buy. Don't let anyone tell you different. Not for performance increase, but more to keep RF where it belongs.
These are just my opinions, but look up
A99 versus IMAX 2000.
Here is the only catch. If you have bad weather, and I mean bad weather a lot, get the A99 as it's shorter and doesn't catch as much wind. If you have the normal T-storms and such, like I said, skip the A99 and get the IMAX 2000. Get it up to 30+ feet and you'll be happy you did.
The only other choices for antennas I would even consider would be the Hy-Gain SPT500 or the Sirio vector 4000. Either of these antennas would be a great buy as well.
The SPT 500 being easier to put together and is a strong antenna that will get a signal out no problem either and may be more quiet on receive than either of the Fiberglass antennas like the A99 or IMAX 2000. As a matter of fact, if you can afford about $25-$40 more dollars you could get the SPT500 and I know they are a good antenna. I've seen them modeled and also heard many great things about them. Matt here on the forums owns one, I bet he can help you with which one to choose if that is the case. I bet he says the SPT500 over the other 2, (A99 or IMAX 2000). That is JMHO. But I also like metal antennas better myself. Fiberglass splinters and being white like they are, the UV gets to them. Some last 10yrs, some 1 year. Depends on where you live.
Sorry for the text wall. Just want you to be aware of all other options and also why some antennas are better than others.
The internet is full of articles about all the antennas I listed. The A99, IMAX 2000, Hy Gain SPT500, Sirio Vector 4000. I would research all four of these antennas and take a pen and pad and write down the length, weight, power handling capabilities, wind load, the DBI Gain figures, price, and what type materials are used and reviews. Then compare all of it and see which ones rise to the top. That would be the best way to go about getting a good antenna. Me personally, my vote goes to the SPT500, yes it's more work to setup. But it's worth every penny.
Same with the Sirio vector 4000. IMAX 2000 being 3rd, and A99 bottom of the barrel. These again, are JMHO's and some of the experience I've had with Fiberglass antennas. I've owned a couple of A99's and I hated them. Would rather string up an Inverted V dipole or even a Horizontal dipole instead. At any rate, not trying to bash any of the antennas. They all serve their purpose!!! The IMAX 2000 does well for what it is. I'll leave it at that. But like I said, research the crap out of the ones I listed and go from there. You'll be happy if you research more when you do pick one of the antennas.
Make sure you have plenty of hands on deck. And I know you're situation, but if you can get an antenna set at about 3ft off the ground to start you can build it like that and not worry about breaking or loosing parts more. Also might want to lay a sheet out around the area you have the antenna stuck in the ground to put it together. This will help avoid losing parts in the grass or dirt or whatever. A light colored one will work very well.
Just trying to help you as much as possible NYRAVEN. Hope you get an antenna you are happy with!!!! Be safe or tell whoever you will get to help you install the antenna to please be safe and work smarter not harder!!!
Hope this test wall has some info that will help you sir. Good luck and God Bless.
Sean