Skinny on handhelds..........Please help

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Oct 16, 2011 | 07:15 AM

#21

nitzo

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From: Port Orange, FL

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Originally Posted by Battlefrog

Not true... I run mine through the rear side window and the antenna mounts right near gas cap. Or, I run it through the tailgate window and mount the antenna right to the tailgate... I've been in some thick woods with that little antenna and spoke with other jeepers 1 1/2 miles away with no problem... For a small antenna, it's got some range..

So what you are saying is that the antenna is horizontal?

Oct 16, 2011 | 08:12 AM

#22

Battlefrog

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From: Newport news, va

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Originally Posted by nitzo

So what you are saying is that the antenna is horizontal?

Yes sir... While on tailgate, it looks like a bee stinger. That is where I mount it while wheeling. If I'm on my way to a run with others who have a CB, I run it next to gas cap... Works great both ways...