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    Hi guys just did this today to my antenna (see attached) so now im looking for a new one, I like the idea of the twin pack, but considering the price difference if the cheaper one is fine, then i'll go for that, anyone had experience with the cheaper one, is there anything wrong with it? cheers

    http://dicksmith.com.au/product/D452...ntenna-kit.jsp

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    http://dicksmith.com.au/product/D191...ntenna-kit.jsp
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    I wouldn't touch the no name with a barge pole (it's a 9 dB as well so may not suit you) and I don't rate the Benelec all that much either but thats a personal opinion.

    IMHO for only an extra few bucks it is hard to go past the value in a RFI explorist for a twin element http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index....products_id=56

    either that or bite the bullet and replace your broken co-linear element
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    http://dicksmith.com.au/product/D191...ntenna-kit.jsp

    This is the same as the one I run, works very well

    Both the links to Dick Smith aerials are made by Benelec, certainly not a "no name" brand, they make very good aerials
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    i have just bought this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayIS...m=260993434348 when it arrives i'll let you all know how it goes. thanks for your replies

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    no probs, I guess it depends on what type of terrain as well that you will be using the UHF in, I chose the twin option as some of the areas i go to here in WA are quite hilly so it was better for me to get 1 with the 3Db mega stumpy aerial and have the 6.5Db more for convoys and low level terrain
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    Quote Originally Posted by lufkin View Post
    i have just bought this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayIS...m=260993434348 when it arrives i'll let you all know how it goes. thanks for your replies
    Great choice, cobber.

    His ad is confusing as the title says chrome and the text says black (the CD900's come in either option)but they are a very nice elevated feed antenna with good propogation... and a 3 dB rubber stubby element will screw straight on if you decide you need that option.
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    well its arrived, i like the look of it, and it seems to work pretty good, couldnt be happier
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    nice one mate. geez it didnt take long to ship over to ya! damm ebay is just so efficient these days!
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    Quote Originally Posted by rusty_nail View Post
    nice one mate. geez it didnt take long to ship over to ya! damm ebay is just so efficient these days!
    yeah was quiet suprised myself, ordered it sunday night, it left WA on monday morning and had at post office tuesday at 10am

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