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The AM/FM and cellular sound good. Pass on the GPS and check out the
Skymaster for $99 from the same folks that make the Mighty Mouse at:

http://www.gpscables.com/ska-01.html

Patrick

>
> GMCers
>
> Here is the scoop. They do have AM/FM, Cell Phone and GPS.
> He does not recommend the CB antenna. If we got together he will
> make a deal for us. AM/FM-----$22 it is 32 inches square.
> Cell Phone $12 ----7 inches square GPS is a bubble for a 5 volt
> system ----$200. He even said he would ship out an AM/FM and
> a Cell Phone for us to test for free. I dont have the time to
> mess with
> this if anybody is interested I talked to Paul Miller. PH
> 616-842-9450.
> His E-mail is pmiller He said if there was a lot of
> interest he
> could give us an even better deal. If somebody wants to run with this
> it is all yours. Just dont everybody call him.
>
> Take Care
> Arch
>
 
> GMCers
>
> Here is the scoop. They do have AM/FM, Cell Phone and GPS.
> He does not recommend the CB antenna. If we got together he will
> make a deal for us. AM/FM-----$22 it is 32 inches square.
> Cell Phone $12 ----7 inches square GPS is a bubble for a 5 volt
> system ----$200. He even said he would ship out an AM/FM and
> a Cell Phone for us to test for free. I dont have the time to mess with
> this if anybody is interested I talked to Paul Miller. PH 616-842-9450.
> His E-mail is pmiller He said if there was a lot of interest he
> could give us an even better deal. If somebody wants to run with this
> it is all yours. Just dont everybody call him.
>
> Take Care
> Arch

Netters

Has anyone had experience - good or bad - with through glass c.b. antennas?

I have changed my mirrors to bus type and already refinished my ceiling. I
bought a through glass antenna at a truck c.b. shop and he said I might or
might not get good reception. If this is not a good idea, what's left? That
is one of my next projects.


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Wayne

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Can't specifically tell you about the CB band stuff, but I ran a through glass
on 144 MHz, and it worked great. Just be sure that you don't install anywhere
near a defogger grid, and ensure that the window you wish to use does not have
a mettallic based window tint - those are the main problems encountered with
through glass antennas. On my VHF antenna, I had to tune it for optimal
coupling through the glass, which required an SWR meter. I would not expect
that a CBer would be asked to do this, since they typically don't have the
test equipment that a ham operator would, so the antenna may offer a compromise
in that area in exchange for simplicity of installation. For what it is
worth, mine was an Avanti by Antenna Specialists.

- - Tim

>
> > GMCers
> >
> > Here is the scoop. They do have AM/FM, Cell Phone and GPS.
> > He does not recommend the CB antenna. If we got together he will
> > make a deal for us. AM/FM-----$22 it is 32 inches square.
> > Cell Phone $12 ----7 inches square GPS is a bubble for a 5 volt
> > system ----$200. He even said he would ship out an AM/FM and
> > a Cell Phone for us to test for free. I dont have the time to mess with
> > this if anybody is interested I talked to Paul Miller. PH 616-842-9450.
> > His E-mail is pmiller He said if there was a lot of interest he
> > could give us an even better deal. If somebody wants to run with this
> > it is all yours. Just dont everybody call him.
> >
> > Take Care
> > Arch
>
> Netters
>
> Has anyone had experience - good or bad - with through glass c.b. antennas?
>
> I have changed my mirrors to bus type and already refinished my ceiling. I
> bought a through glass antenna at a truck c.b. shop and he said I might or
> might not get good reception. If this is not a good idea, what's left? That
> is one of my next projects.
>
>
> --
> Wayne
>
> *****************************************************************
> WAYNE NEWLAND Phones 301-596-2484
> 6506 Spring Plow Lane 410-995-6629
> Columbia, Maryland 21045-4650 Fax 410-381-3013
>
> E-Mail: wayne
>
> *****************************************************************
> ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
> F9300
> 1975 Palm Beach
> *****************************************************************
> ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR DAYS DOING WHAT
> YOU LOVE TO DO? CHECK THIS OUT!
> http://www.5pillars.com/maximus/
> *****************************************************************
>
>
>

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"
Has anyone had experience - good or bad - with through glass c.b.
antennas?
"

I have one on my GMC - mounted as high next to the center post as I
could get it - it is a shortly version - only a couple feet tall - works
great on receive - has about 2 mile range on transmit - but for highway
travel that is fine for me

it will not work as well as a longer antenna but for the price and
convenience it was worth the installation

btw - I am an electrical engineer and ham radio op - do lots of work
with antennas both fixed and mobile

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ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com

* proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
*
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> "
> Has anyone had experience - good or bad - with through glass c.b.
> antennas?
> "
>
> I have one on my GMC - mounted as high next to the center post as I
> could get it - it is a shortly version - only a couple feet tall - works
> great on receive - has about 2 mile range on transmit - but for highway
> travel that is fine for me
>
> it will not work as well as a longer antenna but for the price and
> convenience it was worth the installation
>
> btw - I am an electrical engineer and ham radio op - do lots of work
> with antennas both fixed and mobile
>
> --
>
> ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com
>
> * proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
> *
> **************************************************************

Ron Thanks for the reply. I was thinking about mounting on the driver's
side window and mounting the cb on the floor to the left of the seat or in
the map well.

By the way, do you have to pay ASCAP as royality each time someone visits
your page? I'll never tell. I don't pay dues to AGVA any more either.


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Wayne

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6506 Spring Plow Lane 410-995-6629
Columbia, Maryland 21045-4650 Fax 410-381-3013

E-Mail: wayne

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F9300
1975 Palm Beach
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"
By the way, do you have to pay ASCAP as royality each time someone
visits your page? I'll never tell. I don't pay dues to AGVA any more
either.
"

sorry Wayne - I don't know what you mean

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ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com
**************************************************************
* Amateur radio station WA0REE
*
* proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
*
**************************************************************
 
> "
> By the way, do you have to pay ASCAP as royality each time someone
> visits your page? I'll never tell. I don't pay dues to AGVA any more
> either.
> "
>
> sorry Wayne - I don't know what you mean
>
> --
>
> ron keener near Austin, Texas http://MidAmericaBreedingTech.com
> **************************************************************
> * Amateur radio station WA0REE
> *
> * proud owner of classic 1978 GMC Birchaven motorhome
> *
> **************************************************************

The music you use as background on your page. ASCAP is the American
Society of Composers and Publishers. They collect royalities for their
members for music that is played. AGVA is the American Guild of Variety
Artist - performing artists that are not members of the Musicians Union.
I was a professional dancer for a long time.


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Wayne

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WAYNE NEWLAND Phones 301-596-2484
6506 Spring Plow Lane 410-995-6629
Columbia, Maryland 21045-4650 Fax 410-381-3013

E-Mail: wayne

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
F9300
1975 Palm Beach
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YOU LOVE TO DO? CHECK THIS OUT!
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